
Data Sheet
Programmable controller, 8 relays
Type MCX08M2
Electronic controller suitable for all HVAC/R software application needs.
MCX08M2 is an electronic controller that holds
all the typical functionalities of MCX controllers
in the compact size of 8 DIN modules:
• Programmability
• Connection to the CANbus local network
• Modbus RS485 opto-insulated serial interface
It is available in the version with or without
graphic LCD display, and 110 / 230 V AC or 24 V
AC power supply.
Features:
• 8 analog and 8 digital inputs
• 4 analog and 8 digital outputs
• Power supply 24 V AC / 20 / 60 V DC and 110
V / 230 V AC
• Remote access to data through CANbus
connection for additional display (LCD
available) and keyboard
• RTC clock for managing weekly time
programs and data logging information
• Modbus RS485 opto-insulated serial interface
• Dimensions 8 DIN modules
• Available with graphic LCD display and
without display for showing the desired
information
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Built-in display (optional)
Dimensions
(1 DIN module = 17,5
mm)
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Portfolio overview
Table 1: Portfolio overview
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85 – 265 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption: 20 V A
Insulation between power supply and the extra-low voltage: reinforced
20 – 60 V DC and 24 V AC ± 15% 50/60 Hz SELV
Maximum power consumption: 10 W, 17 V A
Insulation between power supply and the extra-low voltage: functional
DIN rail mounting complying with EN 60715
Self extinguishing V0 according to IEC 60695-11-10 and glowing / hot wire test at 960 °C according to IEC 60695-2-12
125 °C according to IEC 60730-1
Leakage current: ≥ 250 V according to IEC 60112
CE: -20T60 / UL: 0T55, 90% RH non-condensing
-30T80, 90% RH non-condensing
In Class I and / or II appliances
IP40 only on the front cover
Period of electric stress across insulating parts
Long
Resistance to heat and re
Immunity against voltage surges
Software class and structure
NTC
0 / 1 V
0 / 10 V
PT1000
AI5, AI6, AI7, AI8
Analog inputs selectable via software between:
• 0 / 1 V, 0 / 5 V, 0 / 10 V : impedance is greater than 1 MΩ
• NTC (10 kΩ at 25 °C)
• Pt1000
AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4
Universal analog inputs selectable via software between:
• ON/OFF (current: 20 mA)
• 0 / 1 V, 0 / 5 V, 0 / 10 V : impedance is greater than 1 MΩ
• 0 / 20 mA, 4 / 20 mA
• NTC (10 kΩ at 25 °C)
• Pt1000
12 V+ power supply 12 V DC, 50 mA max for 4 / 20 mA transmitter (total on all outputs)
5 V+ power supply 5 V DC, 80 mA max for 0 / 5 V transmitter (total on all outputs)
DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4, DI5, DI6, DI7, DI8
Current consumption: 5 mA
AO3, AO4
Analog outputs optoinsulated 0 / 10 V DC minimum load 1 kΩ (10 mA) for each output
AO1, AO2
Analog outputs selectable via software between:
• 0 / 10 V DC minimum load 1 kΩ (10 mA) for each output
• pulsing output, synchronous with the line, at modulation of impulse position (PPM) or modulation of impulse width (PWM)
• pulsing output, at modulation of impulse width (PWM) with range 20 Hz to 1 KHz: open circuit voltage: 6.8 V
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Product specication
General features
Table 2: General features
Input/Output
Table 3: Analog inputs
Table 4: Digital inputs
Table 5: Analog outputs
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