
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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Relay8Insulation between relay: functional
Insulation between relays and the extra-low voltage parts: reinforced
Total current load limit: 32 A
C1-NO1, C2-NO2
High inrush current (80 A - 20 ms) normally open contact relays 16 A
Characteristics of each relay:
• 10 A 250 V AC for resistive loads - 100.000 cycles
•
3.5 A 230 V AC for inductive loads - 230.000 cycles with cos(phi) = 0.5
C5-NO5, C6-NO6
Normally open contact relays 8 A
Characteristics of each relay:
•
6 A 250 V AC for resistive loads - 100.000 cycles
•
4 A 250 V AC for inductive loads - 100.000 cycles with cos(phi) = 0.6
Option for code 080G0314:
•
SPST SSR type
•
0.5 A 250 V AC resistive load (115 W)
C3-NO3-NC3, C4-NO4-NC4, C7-NO7-NC7, C8-NO8-NC8
Changeover contacts relay 8 A
Characteristics of each relay:
• 6 A 250 V AC for resistive loads - 100.000 cycles
• 4 A 250 V AC for inductive loads - 100.000 cycles with cos(phi) = 0.6
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Table 6: Digital outputs
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MCX08M2 - TOP
PWM-PPM
0/10 Vdc
0/10 V
optoinsulated
NTC, 0/1 V, 0/5 V,
0/10 V, PT1000
To the AI
(100 mA max)
To the AI
(120 mA max)
Not
used
only for 080G0335
DIR
5V/AUX
COM
TTL
RX
TX
Danfoss
08G8036A
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Connection diagram
Top board
Figure 1: Top board
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MCX08M2 - BOTTOM
Danfoss
80G8036B
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Bottom board
Figure 2: Bottom board
NOTE:
*Connection has to be made on the rst and last local network units, make the connection as close as possible to
the connector.
**Optoinsulated analog outputs voltages are referenced to contact N1.
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Analog output 1-4 connector
7 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Analog input 1-4 connector
11 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Digital input 1-8 connector
10 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Analog input 5-8 connector
5 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
TTL connector (only for 080G0335)
5 way spring plug-in connector type
• pitch 2.5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 0.5 mm²
2 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
4 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
6/6 way telephone RJ12 plug type
3 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Digital output 1-2 connector
4 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Digital output 3-4 connector
6 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Digital output 5-6 connector
4 way screw plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
Digital output 7-8 connector
6 way spring-cage plug-in connector type
• pitch 5 mm
• section cable 0.2 – 2.5 mm²
110
140 6063
Danfoss
80G8037.01
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Connection
Table 7: Top board
Table 8: Bottom board
Dimensions
Figure 3: Dimensions
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MCX08M2, 24 V, RS485, RTC, Single Pack
MCX08M2, 230 V, LCD, RS485, RTC, Single Pack
MCX08M2, 24 V, LCD, RS485, RTC, Single Pack
MCX08M2, 24 V, RS485, RTC, Industrial Pack (24 pieces)
MCX08M2, 230 V, RS485, RTC, 2SSR, Industrial Pack (24 pieces)
(1)
MCX08M2, 24 V, LCD, RS485, RTC, Industrial Pack (24 pieces)
MCX08M2, 230 V, RS485, RTC, Industrial Pack (24 pieces)
MCX08M2, 230 V, LCD, RS485, TTL, Single Pack
EU Declaration of conformity
EMC directive 2014/30/EU:
EN61000-6-3: 2007 +A1:2011
EN61000-6-2: 2005
LVD directive 2014/35/EU:
EN60730-1: 2011
EN60730-2-9: 2010
RoHS directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU:
EN 50581: 2012
Electrical - Safety
Certicate
Programmable controller, 8 relays, type MCX08M2
Ordering
Product part numbers
Table 9: Product part numbers
(1)
(1)
080G0314 is available in Industrial Pack only. The corresponding Single Pack version is 080G0317 but cannot be ordered singularly.
080G0314 is available in Industrial Pack only. The corresponding Single Pack version is 080G0317 but cannot be ordered singularly.
Accessories part numbers
Table 10: Accessories part numbers
NOTE:
Single Pack codes include standard connectors kit, Industrial Pack code don’t include standard connectors kit.
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Danfoss representative if you have any questions.
Table 11: Certicates, declarations, and approvals
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