FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SCALABLE
• Supports up to six EIA-485 LANs; two EIA-232 connections; two LON
LANs; four TUX trunks; or 4 AXM/EXP trunks.
INTEROPERABLE
• Supports the BACnet Protocol on Ethernet, BACnet/IPv4, BACnet/
IPv6, and MS/TP; Modbus TCP and RTU (EIA-485 and EIA-232);
Alerton TUX, Alerton AXM (and EXP), as well as many Niagara
supported protocols.
ENTERPRISE READY
• Supports BACnet/IPv4, BACnet/IPv6, and Network Time Protocol
(NTPv4), and can be configured to act as a BACnet Broadcast
Management Device (BBMD).
• Secure Boot to prevent tampering.
POWERFUL
• Advanced processor and extended memory provide a fast, reliable
platform for running DDC programming and global automation
routines.
SEGMENTED DDC CODE
ACM GLOBAL CONTROLLER • Allows multiple DDC program instances to run within a single
controller, providing the ability to logically group sub-systems, improve
The backbone of Alerton’s BACtalk™ Ascent product line, the Ascent
uptime by enabling service on one system without impacting another,
Control Module (ACM) is the industry’s most agile BACnet Building
and maximizing flexibility in programming configuration.
Controller (B-BC) in its class. It combines Alerton’s pioneering and proven
BACnet® capability with Tridium’s® Niagara Framework® flexibility.
It provides a powerful assortment of features such as multiple global TECHNICAL DATA: ACM
controller instances, and multiple communication networks. POWER 20-30 VAC @ 40 VA, 47–63 Hz, full-wave rectified, with
The ACM can incorporate up to six (6) global controller instances and optional battery backup (see other side).
supports up to six (6) MS/TP trunks or EIA-485 LANs, consolidating the DATA BACKUP/STORAGE One removable microSD card.
functionality of these controllers into a single configurable platform, and
exceeding the functionality of six individual devices. PROCESSOR AND MEMORY Efficient, high-speed, quad-core CPU
based on the ARM® Cortex™-A9 architecture (Freescale i.MX6Quad);
Two onboard Ethernet ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 64-bit-wide, 533 MHz (1066 MT/s).
connections to the BACnet network, Modbus TCP or for Niagara 4
integration protocols such as LON IP and SNMP. REAL-TIME CLOCK Provides system date and time.

Easy to add option cards offer scalability for additional communication BACNET/IP IPv4 and IPv6 support for interoperability on enterprise
trunks as needed using the two slots available on the ACM. For example, and WANs. Functions as up to four BACnet broadcast management devices
you can use one option card slot for additional BACnet communication and (BBMDs) in accordance with Annex J BACnet/IP. Supports both Alerton
the second card slot for LON communication by simply adding a dual 485 and BACnet Standard network address translation (NAT) implementations.
card and a LON card, respectively. Or you can use up to four card slots MS/TP Supports two onboard networks that can be used for BACnet
to support applications with large point count requirements for a central MS/TP or EIA-485 and up to two expansion cards (two networks each) for
plant. a maximum of six BACnet MS/TP networks per ACM.
The ACM’s quad-core processor future-proofs the system by providing high MODBUS supports both TCP and RTU (EIA-485 and EIA-232)
DDC execution speed for all the computing power you need. Two-direction protocols; configuration supports up to 384 Modbus devices.
DIN channel and direct panel mount options enable you to mount the ACM TUX Supports up to four Alerton TUX trunks for connection of up to 64
in different positions for the best fit. TUXs per trunk communicating at 4800/9600 baud or up to 32 TUXs per
The ACM hosts automation features such as schedules, trendlogs, alarms, trunk communicating at 1200 baud. Each TUX Option Card has two TUX
zones­and demand limiting. trunks.

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VLX/AXM (EXP) Supports up to four instances of the VLX TECHNICAL DATA: TUX OPTION CARD
application; one instance is included with the ACM. Each card has two TUX trunks - a total of four TUX trunks can be added in
EXPANSION Supports up to two expansion cards for interface an ACM.
adapters, such as EIA-485, EIA-232, LON, and TUX. ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMUNICATIONS Provides two Ethernet ports, two onboard Operational temperature and humidity:
EIA-485 networks, two expansion card slots give the ability to add up -4 to 149 °F (-20 to 65°C), 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
to four additional EIA-485 networks (for a total of six), or two EIA-232 Storage temperature and humidity:
connections, or two LONworks networks, or up to four TUX Trunks. -40 to 149 °F (-40 to 65°C), 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
MOUNTING 35mm DIN rail, either vertical or horizontal orientation. CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
DIMENSIONS 7-1/4 W x 8-9/16 H x 1-11/16 D (inches) - (Same as ACM)
185 W x 220 H x 44 D (millimeters); fits 12 x 12 x 4 (inch) panel
enclosure.
ORDERING INFORMATION* ±
ENVIRONMENTAL Without battery: ITEM NUMBER
-4 to 149 °F (-20 to 65 °C), 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Storage Temperature: ACM Ascent Control Module
-4 to 185 °F (-20 to 85 °C), 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing. ACM-BATT Optional ACM battery
ETHERNET Two integrated 8P8C modular connectors for use with ACM-OC-2X485* ± Dual EIA-485 option card
two 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet networks. ACM-OC-232 EIA-232 option card
SOFTWAREProgramming interface is Alerton Compass operator ACM-OC-LON 78kbps FTT10A LON option card
workstation software. Supports Niagara 4 platform when running ACM-OC-2XTUX Dual TUX Trunk option card
ACM 2.x ROC (ACM ROC 2.3.8 supports N4.8 and ACM ROC 2.4.2 ACM-MDBS-DR-TCP Alerton Modbus TCP protocol driver
supports N4.10).
ACM-MDBS-DR-RTU Alerton Modbus RTU protocol driver
PROTOCOLS BACnet/Ethernet, BACnet/IPv4, BACnet/IPv6, ACM-DR-VLX Alerton VLX driver
BACnet/MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Alerton TUX, Alerton
ACM-DR-FPCS Integration to FPCS protocol
AXM/EXP, Network Time Protocol v4 (NTPv4), and numerous Niagara
supported protocols. ACM-DR-HOTEL Integration to HOTEL protocol
AXM-1048 I/O Module for use with ACM-VLX
AUTOMATION FEATURES Supports 2000 trendlogs, 2000 alarms,
6000 AVs, 6000 BVs, 10 demand limiters, 384 schedules, and 384 zones AXM-10120 I/O Module for use with ACM-VLX
(Optimum Start). AXM-2200 I/O Module for use with ACM-VLX
CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
- RoHS compliant
* IMPORTANT! Requires at least one base device license, Alerton
(ACM032, ACM064, ACM128, ACM256, ACM384) or Niagara 4
- CE (EN 60730-1)
(NC-0005-A, NC-0010-A, NC-0025-A, NC-0100-A, NC-0200-A).
- FCC Part 15 Class B
Add-on Device packs also available for both Alerton and Niagara 4 base
- ICES-003
licenses.
- C-Tick listed
- UL 916 for open energy management equipment. ±
ACM-OC-2X485 is required when using the AXM (EXP) I/O Modules
- BTL Listing: BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
TECHNICAL DATA: ACM BATTERY
The ACM has an optional 12 volt NiMH battery, which provides backup
power that allows for orderly shutdown should power remain OFF for
more than 60 seconds.
POWER 12 VDC supply voltage
ENVIRONMENTAL
INNOVATIVE GLOBAL
Operational temperature and humidity:
32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C), 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
CONTROLLER WITH
Recommended storage temperature and humidity (to extend life):
41 to 77 °F (5 to 25°C), RH 65% ±5% non-condensing
EXTENSIVE FLEXIBILITY.
Allowed storage temperature and humidity:
32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C), RH 5 to 95% non-condensing
CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 16201 25th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98087
- UL 2054 ed 2 rev 2011-09-14 Telephone: (425) 921-4900 / Fax: (425) 921-4872
- EN 62133 ed 1 (2002), ed 2 (2012) alerton.com / [email protected]

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