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FX-PCG General Purpose Programmable Controller
The FX-PCG products are programmable controllers that can be switched between BACnet MS/
TP and N2 Communications protocols. When they are used as BACnet MS/TP devices, they are a
BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC) with integral MS/TP communications. In N2 mode,
they can be used to modernize sites with legacy Johnson Controls controllers.
These controllers run pre-engineered and user-programmed applications and provide the inputs
and outputs required to monitor and control a wide variety of HVAC equipment.
A full range of FX-PCG models combined with the FX-PCX model can be applied to a wide variety
of building applications ranging from simple fan coil or heat pump control to advanced central
plant management. All FX-PCG Series Controllers configured for BACnet support wireless
communications using the FX-ZFR or FX-ZFR Pro System accessories.

Figure 1: FX-PCG2611 General Purpose Programmable Controller

Application documentation
Refer to the FX-PC Series Programmable Controllers and Related Products Product Bulletin
(LIT-12011657) for product application details.

Repair information
If the product fails to operate within its specifications, replace the product. For a replacement
product, contact the nearest Johnson Controls® representative.

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Features and benefits
Standard BACnet® Protocol with BTL Listing
Provides interoperability with Johnson Controls and third-party Building Automation System
(BAS) products that use the widely accepted BACnet standard.
Selectable BACnet MS/TP or N2 Field Bus Networking Protocol
Provides a new capability at Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) Release 10.1 that allows FX-
PCVs, FX-PCGs, and FX-PCAs to be configured to communicate using either the BACnet or
the N2 field bus networking protocol.
Standard Hardware and Software Platform
Uses a common hardware design throughout the family line to support standardized wiring
practices and installation workflows. Also uses a common software design to support use
of a single tool for control applications, commissioning, and troubleshooting to minimize
technical training
ZigBee® Wireless Field Controller (FC)/Sensor/Actuator (SA) Bus Interface (where available)
Provides a wireless alternative to hard-wired field bus networking and sensor connections,
providing application flexibility, mobility, and minimal disruption to building occupants.
State-Based Application Control Logic with Adaptive, Automatically Tuned Control Loops
Prevents simultaneous heating and cooling, reduces commissioning time, eliminates
change-of-season re-commissioning, and reduces wear and tear on mechanical devices.
Universal Inputs and Configurable Outputs
Allow multiple signal options per channel to provide input/output flexibility.
Complete Product Family with Modular Components
Meets any HVAC equipment or building system control requirement using only the needed
components.
BACnet MS/TP Protocol
Supports seamless integration into Johnson Controls and third-party BACnet devices.
Integral end-of-line (EOL) switch
Enables FX-PC controller as a terminating device on the communications bus.
Wireless capabilities (where available) via an FX-ZFR Series Wireless Field Bus System
Enables wireless mesh connectivity between FX-PC controllers to FX-WRZ Series Wireless
Room Temperature Sensors and to supervisory controllers, facilitating easy initial location
and relocation.
Patented technologies
Includes Proportional Varying Deadzone Control (PVDC), Pattern Recognition Adaptive
Control (PRAC+),and Pulse Modulation Adaptive Control (PMAC) provide continuous loop
tuning.
Writable flash memory
Allows standard or customized applications to be downloaded from the CCT and enables
persistent application data.

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 Large Product Family
A large product family provides a wide range of point mix to meet application requirements
and allows for the addition of one or more FX-PCXs or NS Series Network Sensors to provide
even more I/O capacity.

FX-PCG Series point type counts per model

Table 1: FX-PCG Series point type counts per model

Point types Signals accepted FX-PCG16xx FX-PCG25xx FX-

PCG26xx
Universal Input Analog Input, Voltage Mode, 2 4 (Does not 6
(UI) 0–10 VDC support Current
Analog Input, Current Mode, Mode)
4–20 mA
Analog Input, Resistive
Mode, 0–2k ohm, RTD (1k NI
[Johnson Controls], 1k PT,
A99B SI), NTC (10k Type L,
2.252k Type 2)
Binary Input, Dry Contact
Maintained Mode
Binary Input Dry Contact Maintained Mode 1 6 2
(BI) Pulse Counter/Accumulator
Mode (High Speed), 100 Hz
Analog Output Analog Output, Voltage 2 (Voltage Only) 2
(AO) Mode, 0–10 VDC

Analog Output, Current

Mode, 4–20 mA
Binary Output 24 VAC Triac 3 2 (Ext Power 3
(BO) Only)
Configurable Analog Output, Voltage 4 2 4
Output (CO) Mode, 0–10 VDC

Binary Output Mode, 24 VAC

Triac

Note: Analog Input, Current Mode is set by hardware for the FX-PCG26xx, and by software for
the FX-PCG25xx.

FX-PCG Series ordering information

Table 2: FX-PCG Series ordering information

Product Code Description

Number
FX-PCG1611-1 0-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with 2 UI, 1 BI, 3 BO, and
4 CO; 24 VAC; FC and SA Bus Support
FX-PCG1611-1ET FX-PCG1611 Extended Temperature controller for rooftop applications.
Supports Operational Temperature Range of -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).

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Table 2: FX-PCG Series ordering information

Product Code Description

Number
FX-PCG1621-1 10-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with 2 UI, 1 BI, 3 BO,
and 4 CO; 24 VAC; FC and SA Bus Support; Integral Display with Pushbutton
User Interface
FX-PCG2611-0 17-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with 6 UI, 2 BI, 3 BO, 2
AO, and 4 CO; 24 VAC; FC and SA Bus Support
FX-PCG2611-0ET FX-PCG2611 Extended Temperature controller for rooftop applications.
Supports Operational Temperature Range of -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
FX-PCG2621-0 17-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with 6 UI, 2 BI, 3
BO, 2 AO, and 4 CO; 24 VAC; FC and SA Bus Support; Integral Display and
Pushbutton User Interface

Accessories
Table 3: FX-PCG accessories

Product code number Description

FX-DIS1710-0 Local Controller Display
FX-BTCVT-1 Bluetooth Commissioning Converter with Bluetooth Technology
MS-ZFRCBL-0 Wire Harness for Use with FX-ZFR or FX-ZFR Pro Router. Allows the
Router to function with FX-PCG Series, FX-PCG Series, and FX-PCA
Series Controllers in Conjunction with NS Series Sensors, Bluetooth
Commissioning Converter, or FX-DIS1710 Local Controller Display
MS-BTCVTCBL-700 Cable Replacement Set for the FX-BTCVT-1 or the FX-ATV7003-0;
Includes One 5 ft (1.5 m) Retractable Cable
FX-WRZ Series Wireless FX-WRZ Series Wireless Sensors
Sensors
NS Series Sensors NS Series Network Sensors
AP-TBK4SA-0 Replacement MS/TP SA Bus Terminal, 4-Position Connector, Brown
(Bulk Pack of 10)
AP-TBK4FC-0 Replacement MS/TP FC Bus Terminal, 4-Position Connector, Blue (Bulk
Pack of 10)
AP-TBK3PW-0 AP-TBK3PW-0
ZFR-USBHA The ZFR-USBHA-0 replaces the IA OEM DAUBI_2400 ZigBee USB
dongle. For additional information on the ZFR-USBHA-0 ZigBee dongle,
refer to the FX-ZFR Series Wireless Field Bus System Technical Bulletin
(LIT-12011660) or FX-ZFR Series Wireless Field Bus System Quick Reference
Guide (LIT-12011696).

USB Dongle with ZigBee® Driver provides a wireless connection

through CCT to allow wireless commissioning of the wirelessly enabled
FX-PCA, FX-PCG, FX-PCV, and FX-PCX programmable controllers. Also
allows use of the FX-ZFR Checkout Tool (FX-ZCT) in CCT.
TL-BRTRP-0 Portable BACnet IP to MS/TP Router

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FX-PCG Series technical specifications
Table 4: FX-PCG Series technical specifications

Product Code FX-PCG1611-1 – 10-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller

Numbers FX-PCG1621-1 – 10-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with
Integral Display and Pushbutton User Interface
FX-PCG2611-0 – 17-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller
FX-PCG2621-0 – 17-Point General Purpose Programmable Controller with
Integral Display and Pushbutton User Interface
Supply Voltage 24 VAC (nominal, 20 VAC minimum/30 VAC maximum), 50/60 Hz, Power
Supply Class 2 (North America), Safety, Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) (Europe)
Power 14 VA maximum for FX-PCG1611, FX-PCG2611 (no integral display)
Consumption
20 VA maximum for FX-PCG1621 and FX-PCG2621 (with integral display)
Note: VA ratings do not include any power supplied to the peripheral
devices connected to Binary Outputs (BOs) or Configurable Outputs
(COs), which can consume up to 12 VA for each BO or CO, for a possible
total consumption of an additional 84 VA (maximum).
Ambient Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F); 10% to 90% RH noncondensing
Conditions
Storage: -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F); 5% to 95% RH noncondensing

Note: FX-PCG models with an -0ET suffix have an operating temperature

range of -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
Controller BACnet/MS/TP Controller
Addressing
DIP switch set; valid controller device addresses 4–127

(Device addresses 0–3 and 128–255 are reserved and not valid controller
addresses.)

N2

DIP switch set; valid controller device addresses 1–255

Communications RS-485, software selectable between BACnet MS/TP or N2:
1
Bus 3-wire FC Bus between the supervisory controller and FX-PC controllers

4-wire SA Bus between FX-PC controller, NS Series Network Sensors, and other
sensor/actuator devices, includes a lead to source 15 VDC supply power (from
FX-PC controller) to bus devices
Processor RX631 Renesas® 32-bit microcontroller
Memory FX-PCG16 and FX-PCG26:
1 MB Flash Memory and 512 KB RAM

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Table 4: FX-PCG Series technical specifications

Input and FX-PCG16: Models:

Output 2 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, 0–600k ohm, or Binary
Capabilities Dry Contact
1 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/
Accumulator Mode
3 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (selectable internal or external
source power)
4 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO
FX-PCG26 Models:
6 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, 0–600k ohm, or Binary
Dry Contact
2 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/
Accumulator Mode
3 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (selectable internal or external
source power)
4 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO
2 - Analog Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 4–20 mA
Analog Input/ FX-PCG16 and FX-PCG26:
Analog Output
Analog Input: 16-bit resolution
Resolution and
Accuracy Analog Output: 16-bit resolution and ±200 mV in 0–10 VDC applications
Terminations FX-PCG16 and FX-PCG26:

FC Bus Port and Sensor Port: RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jacks

Mounting Horizontal on single 35 mm DIN rail mount (preferred), or screw mount on flat
surface with three integral mounting clips on controller
Housing FX-PCG16 and FX-PCG26:

ABS and polycarbonate UL94 5VB; self-extinguishing; Plenum-rated protection

class: IP20 (IEC529)
Dimensions FX-PCG16 Models: 150 mm x 164 mm x 53 mm (5-7/8 in. x 6-7/16 in. x 2-1/8
(Height x Width x in.) including terminals and mounting clips
Depth) FX-PCG26 Models: 150 mm x 190 mm x 53 mm (5-7/8 in. x 7-1/2 in. x 2-1/8 in.)
including terminals and mounting clips
Note: Mounting space for all FX-PC controllers requires an additional
50 mm (2 in.) space on top, bottom, and front face of controller for easy
cover removal, ventilation, and wire terminations.
Weight FX-PCG16 Models: 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

FX-PCG26 Models: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

Compliance United States:UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX, UL 916, Energy
Management Equipment; FCC Compliant to CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada: UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX7, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205, Signal
Equipment; Industry Canada Compliant, ICES-003
Europe: CE Mark – Johnson Controls declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the EMC Directive.
Australia and New Zealand: RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant

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Table 4: FX-PCG Series technical specifications

FX-PCG16 and FX-PCG26:

BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Protocol Revision 4 Listed BACnet
Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)

1 For more information, refer to the FX-PC Series Controllers MS/TP Communications Bus Technical Bulletin
(LIT-12011670).

Conformance Disclaimer
The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For
application at conditions beyond these specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office. Johnson
Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

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