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Technical Bulletin FX16 Master Controller
Issue Date May 14, 2007
FX16 Master Controller
Introduction to FX16 Master Controller................................................
4
FX16 Master Controller Key Concepts...............................................................5
FX16 Master Controller..................................................................................................... 5
Installation...............................................................................................6
North American Emissions Compliance..............................................................................7
Installation Procedures .......................................................................................8
Mounting the FX16 Controller.............................................................................................8
Connection Details..............................................................................................................9
Connection Details for FX Slave Controllers - Distributed Application and Gateway
Objects - on Local Link Extension Bus .............................................................................
Connection Details for I/O Expansion (XT91/XP91 Modules) on Local Extension Bus....15
Connection Details for the RS-485 N2 Open Card...........................................................16
LONWORKS Communication Card.....................................................................................20
RS-232C Communications Card.......................................................................................22
Connecting a Computer with the Null Modem Cable........................................................31
13
User Interfaces .................................................................................................................34
Integral MUI ......................................................................................................................37
FX Programming Key........................................................................................................40
Inputs and Outputs...............................................................................43
Introduction.......................................................................................................................43
Inputs and Outputs Concepts...........................................................................
Analog Inputs....................................................................................................................44
Digital Inputs.....................................................................................................................44
Analog Outputs.................................................................................................................44
Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................................44
Detailed Inputs and Outputs Procedures.........................................................45
© 2007 Johnson Controls, Inc. www.johnsoncontrols.com
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FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A) Master Controller 24 VAC Power Connection...............45
FX16X Rev. A Master Controller 24 VAC Power Connection...........................................46
Analog Inputs....................................................................................................................47
Digital Inputs.....................................................................................................................53
Analog Outputs.................................................................................................................57
Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................................60
Extension Modules ...........................................................................................................63
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................65
Reading 9999 or Invalid from the Analog Inputs...............................................................65
Cannot Properly Read Current Sensors...........................................................................65
Operation...............................................................................................66
Introduction........................................................................................................
66
Operation Concepts...........................................................................................66
Local Link Extension Bus..................................................................................................66
Distributed Application......................................................................................................67
Gateway Function.............................................................................................................67
Web Server.......................................................................................................................67
Communication Services..................................................................................................67
Supervisory Option ........................................................................................................... 68
Alarm and Event Management .........................................................................................68
Data Trend Logging..........................................................................................................68
Time Scheduling...............................................................................................................68
User Interface ...................................................................................................................69
Application Configuration and Commissioning .................................................................69
Security.............................................................................................................................70
Application Upload/Download...........................................................................................70
Detailed Operation Procedures ........................................................................71
Local Link Extension Bus..................................................................................................71
Distributed Application......................................................................................................74
Gateway Function (LP-FX16X Rev. A Only).....................................................................77
Web Server.......................................................................................................................78
Communication Services..................................................................................................90
Supervisory Option ........................................................................................................... 91
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Event Management ...........................................................................................................93
Data Trend Logging..........................................................................................................95
Time Scheduling...............................................................................................................96
User Interfaces .................................................................................................................98
Application Configuration and Commissioning ...............................................................100
FX Builder.......................................................................................................................101
FX CommPro N2/LON....................................................................................................105
Security...........................................................................................................................107
Application Upload/Download.........................................................................................108
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................114
GSM Modem Not Able to Send SMS #1.........................................................................114
GSM Modem Not Able to Send SMS #2.........................................................................114
Null Modem Connection Problems .................................................................................115
Multiple Null Modem Connections Error .........................................................................116
Specifications and Technical Data ....................................................117
Ordering Codes................................................................................................117
Technical Specifications.................................................................................120
I/O Technical Details.......................................................................................................120
FX16 Master Controller...................................................................................................122
N2 Open Card.................................................................................................................123
LON Connection .............................................................................................................123
GSM Connection ............................................................................................................124
Programming Key...........................................................................................................125
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FX16 Master Controller Technical Bulletin
Introduction to FX16 Master
Controller
Figure 1: FX16 Master Controller with Display
The FX16 Master Controller is a high performance field controller in
the Facility Explorer system. The FX16 Master Controller is
specifically designed for commercial Heating, Ventilating, Air
Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) applications, such as chillers
and rooftops, indoor packaged air conditioning units, air handling units,
and close control units.
The controller has 27 physical inputs and outputs and supports a wide
range of temperature sensors and actuating devices. Additional physical
inputs and outputs may be achieved by adding the XT/XP expansion
modules on the local Extension bus.
The FX16 Master Controller can manage a distributed control
application with up to 16 FX slave controllers (FX05 Advanced, FX06,
FX07, FX14 or FX15 controllers). You can display and modify
parameters in the distributed control application from the optional
integral or remote mounted user interface.
The FX16 also features communication services to transmit event
notification messages via Short Messaging Service (SMS) or e-mail.
With its embedded Web server, you can browse and make adjustments
to parameters of the application from remote locations.
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The FX16 Master Controller is fully configurable or programmable,
using the FX Tools Pro software package, for a wide range of
commercial HVACR applications.
The FX16 Master Controller is also available with a serial
communication card for the integration into an N2 Open or
LONWORKS® Building Automation network system.
Optional accessories make the FX16 Master Controller the ideal
solution for the building controls market. These include:
• N2 Open, plug-in communication card
• LON, plug-in communication card
• RS-232C, plug-in serial communication card
• Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) modem
• Medium User Interface (MUI): integral, remote panel or wall-
mountable
FX16 Master Controller Key Concepts
FX16 Master Controller
The main features of the FX16 Master Controller include:
• fully programmable using FX Tools software package
• RS-485, N2 Open, or LON FTT10 plug-in communication card for
supervisory system
• as an alternative, an RS-232C port for a modem (or null modem)
connection
• DIN rail mounting
• removable screw connectors for servicing operations
• embedded Web server
• e-mail and SMS communications services manager
• Input/Output (I/O) expansion modules (up to 64 points)
• Distributed Application with up to 16 FX slave controllers
• optional Medium User Interface: integral, or remote panel or wall-
mounted
• multiple language support
• trend logging (up to 4 MB flash memory)
• easy commissioning via FX CommPro commissioning tool
• Programming Key for easy application uploading and downloading
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Installation
This chapter takes you through the process of installing an FX16 Master
Controller.
!
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power supply before
making electrical connections. Contact with components carrying hazardous
voltage can cause electric shock and may result in severe personal injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: Use this FX16 controller only as an operating control. Where
failure or malfunction of the FX16 could lead to personal injury or damage to
the controlled equipment or other property, additional precautions must be
designed into the control system. Incorporate and maintain other devices such
as supervisory or alarm systems or safety or limit controls that are intended to
warn of, or protect against, failure or malfunction of the FX16 controller.
IMPORTANT: In North America, the controller is intended for installation with
Class 2 inputs and outputs only where no special electrical safety mounting
precautions are generally necessary. These controllers are UL- recognized as
Temperature Indicating and Regulating Equipment in accordance with UL 873
and UL Listed as Open Energy Management Equipment per UL 916.
IMPORTANT: Before specifying the FX16 for plenum applications, verify
acceptance of exposed plastic materials in plenum areas with the local
building authority. Building codes for plenum requirements vary by location.
Some local building authorities accept compliance to UL 1995, Heating and
Cooling Equipment, whereas others use different acceptance criteria.
IMPORTANT: Cables and wiring at Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) and
Class 2 wiring (North America) must be separated from power line voltage
wiring. A minimum separation distance of 30 cm (12 in.) is recommended. Do
not run extra low voltage cables parallel to power line voltage cables for long
distances greater than 3 m (10 ft). Do not run extra low voltage wiring close to
transformers or high frequency generating equipment.
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66 (2.6)
49 (1.93)
142 (5.59 )
75 (2.95)
44 (1.73)
179 (7.05)
122 (4.8)
215 (8.46)
BB
Figure 2: Mounting Dimensions for FX16 (Shown with Integral User Display and
Screw Connectors), mm (in.)
Two different types of terminal connectors are available: spring clamp
or screw connectors. The screw connectors are included, whereas you
must order the spring clamp connectors separately. For details, see
Ordering Codes.
35 (1.38)
North American Emissions Compliance
United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user is required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Canada
This Class (A) digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (A) respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Installation Procedures
Follow these instructions to properly install and connect the FX16.
!
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power supply before
making electrical connections. Contact with components carrying hazardous
voltage can cause electric shock and may result in severe personal injury or
death.
Mounting the FX16 Controller
To mount the FX16 controller:
1. Snap the controller onto the 35 mm (1.38 in.) rail for DIN rail
mounting.
To release the controller, insert a screwdriver in Slot B and lift the
retaining clip. Since the retaining clip is spring-loaded, you can also
remove the controller without a screwdriver by carefully pushing the
controller up against the clip and then tilting the top forward to
release the top lugs from the DIN rail.
2. Make wiring terminations with detachable connectors.
The detachable connectors accept 1 x 1.5 mm2 (0.002 in.2)/14 AWG
cable. Two types of connector are available: screw connectors
shipped with the controller and cage clamp connectors ordered
separately.
Terminations to the Supervisor Link, Local Link Bus, and Remote
Display are made via the connectors provided with the controller.
3. Verify that the wiring has been correctly installed and that voltage
levels are appropriate for the various input signals acco rding to th e
application.
4. Set the jumpers and address switches of the controller. For more
information, see Jumper Details.
IMPORTANT: The Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
circuits in the controller are sensitive to static electricity. Take suitable
precautions.
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Connection Details
Wiring Diagram
AGND
AI1
1
2
AI2
AI3
AGND
EXT V
AGND
AGND
EXT V
9
10 22 27 323
TB1 TB2
Analog Inputs
N2 LON
Com
1:
RT-
2:
RT+
3:
!
Digital Outputs
TB3
41 51 91787255
FX16-006_11 2003
44
45
46
47
DO2 no
48
DO3 no
DO3 Com
42 52 92797356
43 53 93807457 777154
DO1 no
DO1 Com
DO2 Com
Figure 3: Connection Details for the FX16 Master Controller
LP-FX16D0x-000C, LP-FX16X0x-000C, and LP-FX16X5x-000C (with 9 Relays)
AI4
11 23 28 334
Not Used
NET B
NET A
TB4
DO4 no
DO5 no
AVPS/EXT V
AI5
AGND
12 24 29 345
13 25 30 356
AGND
147
158
AI6
Com
LL-
J1
Extension Bus
1
2
3
LL+
To Remote Display
LL+
J2
DI Com
LL-
DI1
+16 V
Com
21 26 31
DI Com
DI2
DI4
DI Com
DI3
DI5
Digital Inputs
DI Com
DI7
DI6
24 V~
DICom
DI V~ Com
DI8
DI V~ Hot
JP1
To Supervisor
(Optional )
*
Connectors JP1 and JP2 are in alternative
( )
JP2
To Modem
(Optional )
*
-20T50
*
TB5
DO7 no
DO8 no
DO6 no
DO4/5 Com
DO6/7/8 Com
TB6
Max
8(3)250V~
62
61
FAIL nc
FAIL no
Analog Outputs
TB7
TB8
TB9
AO1
75
76
AO3
AO2
AO Com
AO Com
AO4
AO Com
Earth
24 V~
V~ Hot
V~ Com
24 V~
AO V~ Hot
AO V~ Com
63
AO Com
FAIL Com
In the FX16X Rev. A controllers, 24 VAC power is isolated at 500 V
from the internal processor circuits. This isolation enables the use of the
24 VAC power supply to the controller for the Analog Outputs (AOs)
and Digital (binary) Inputs (DIs), maintaining the isolation from the
internal processor circuits. Therefore, in the FX16X Rev. A controllers,
the external wiring of a 24 VAC power supply to the analog outputs
(terminals 79 and 80) and to the digital inputs (terminals 34 and 35) is
not required as the 24 VAC power supply is used internally for the
analog outputs and digital inputs. The terminals 34, 35, 79 and 80 still
exist on the FX16X Rev. A controllers to provide backward
compatibility when replacing a controller. In the FX16X Rev. A
controllers, terminals 35 and 80 are not connected to any internal
circuit. You can use terminals 34 and 79 as extra Com connections,
which are electrically connected to the 24 VAC Power Com.
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Isolation Diagram
nalog Input
TB1
1
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
6
13
147
158
()
**
Extension
Bus
J1
()
**
To
Supervisor
()
***
To Remote
Display
J2
()
**
To
Modem
21 26 31
22 27 32
()
**
CPU
41 51 91787255 62 75
42 52 92797356 63 76
43 53 93807457 777154 61
44
45
46
47
48
FX16-005_10 2 003
Digital Outputs Analog Out puts Power Supply
Figure 4: FX16 Isolation Diagram
23 28 33
Digital Inputs
TB2
24 29 34
25 30 35
(****)
()
*
TB8TB7TB6TB5TB4TB3
TB9
()
*
Figure 4 displays the isolation diagram for the FX16 controller. Use the
following list as a reference to understand the diagram:
• (*) Opto-isolated from the Central Processing Unit (CPU) circuits
(max. 500 V):
LP-FX16D and LP-FX16X (not Rev. A), when separate power
supply is used
LP-FX16X (Rev. A), with same power supply as controller
• (**) Not isolated from CPU (Analog Inputs, Local Link Extension
Bus, and Modem connections)
• (***) DC/DC converter with dielectric strength up to 500 V
• (****)
Isolation of power supply from CPU is hardware model
dependent:
− Models LP-FX16D and LP-FX16X (not Rev. A) are not
isolated.
− Model LP-FX16X (Rev. A) is isolated (maximum 500 V).
FX16D and FX16 Controllers (Not Rev. A)
Consider the following information when you work with the
connections details for FX16D and FX16X controllers (not Rev. A):
• Analog Inputs (AIs) are not isolated from the processor circuits
(CPU) or the 24 VAC power supply.
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• Analog Outputs (AOs) are opto-isolated and externally powered at
24 VAC. To maintain the opto-isolation, you must use a separate
power supply (3 VA) only for the analog outputs.
• Digital Inputs (DIs) are opto-isolated and externally powered at
24 VAC. To maintain the opto-isolation, you must use a separate
power supply (3 VA) only for the digital inputs.
• Digital Outputs (DOs) are isolated relays or opto-isolated triacs
supporting 24 VAC.
• N2 and LON communication ports are electrically isolated from the
digital inputs and analog/digital outputs and power supply.
• The RS-232C communication port is not isolated from the processor
circuits (CPU) or 24 VAC power supply.
FX16X Controllers (Rev. A)
Consider the following information when you work with the
connections details for the FX16X controllers (Rev. A):
• Analog Inputs (AIs) are not isolated from the Central Processing
Unit (CPU) but are isolated from the 24 VAC power supply.
• Analog Outputs (AOs) are opto-isolated from the CPU and
internally powered at 24 VAC from the power supply. An external
24 VAC power supply for the AOs is not required.
• Digital Inputs (DIs) are opto-isolated from the CPU and internally
powered at 24 VAC from the power supply. An external 24 VAC
power supply for the DIs is not required.
• Digital Outputs (DOs) are isolated relays or opto-isolated triacs
supporting 24 VAC
• N2 and LON communication ports are electrically isolated from the
digital inputs and analog/digital outputs and power supply.
• The RS-232C communication port is not isolated from the CPU but
is isolated from 24 VAC power supply.
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Jumper Details
b
a
AI1 AI2
AI3
AI4 AI5
AI6
1 2 3
e
Figure 5: Jumper Connections
d
Battery
c
10 2003
FX16-004
Table 1: Jumper Connections
Diagram
Location
Analog Input 0-20/4-20 mA Resistive, 0-10 V or Ratiometric
a
b
c
d
e
f
AI1-AI6 Jumpers Closed Jumpers Open
Sensors Power Supply Audio Visual
Terminal Number 13 Pins closed between 1 and 2 Pins closed between 2 and 3
Battery Type CR2032, average life time: 3 years, dispose of correctly with due regard for the
environment
Pin strip closed: battery backup enabled
Pin strip open: battery disconnected (to preserve charge)
Jumper
in storage without power for an extended period of time. The jumper must be set to ON before the
controllers is installed and powered up, otherwise backup function for RAM and Real-Time Clock
(RTC) is not enabled.
Plug-in connector for optional cards insertion
Hole for standoff for communication card
is set to ON at the factory and should only be set to OFF if the controllers are to be kept
d
(Default configuration)
EXT VDC+16 V 80mA (Total)
Presentation Series
(AVPS) +5 V 20mA
(Default configuration)
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Connection Details for FX Slave Controllers - Distributed
Application and Gateway Objects - on Local Link Extension Bus
Figure 6 displays the connection details for the FX slave controllers on
the local extension bus.
Figure 6: Connection Details for the Slave Controllers
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Consider the following information when you work with the
connections details for FX slave controllers:
• FX16 supports a maximum of 16 Facility Explorer slave controllers.
All slave controllers may be in a Distributed Application or
monitored by a Gateway Object, or you can use any combination
that does not exceed 16 devices.
• Slave model types for a Distributed Application: FX05 Advanced,
FX06, FX07, FX14, FX10 Advanced, FX15 Classic and FX15
Universal
• An FX controller used as a slave must have an RS-485 N2 Open
plug-in communication card installed.
• Slave model types for a Gateway Object: FX controller with N2
communication card, N2 Open Vendor (VND) device, or System 91
N2 controller (DX-9100 or TC-910x).
• The appropriate N2 bus serial address must be set on each slave
device.
• Maximum bus length is 1,200 m (4,000 ft).
• Install a repeater (for example, RP-9100-810x) to regenerate the
RS-485 signal. You install the repeater in case more than
31 N2 devices are connected on the local link extension bus and/or
the local link extension bus length is more than 1,200 m (4,000 ft).
• Install 220 ohm end-of-line resistors at each end of the bus line
when the bus length is greater than 100 m (330 ft). When the bus
length is fewer than 100 m (330 ft), insert only one 220 ohm resistor
at the FX16 Master Controller end only.
• The distributed application is downloaded to the FX16 Master
Controller. Then the FX16 Master Controller downloads the specific
parts of the application to the corresponding FX slaves.
• Devices connected and monitored by the Gateway object must be
programmed and/or configured independently.
• Slave devices can coexist with XT91/XP91 modules on the local
link extension bus.
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Connection Details for I/O Expansion (XT91/XP91 Modules) on Local
Extension Bus
Figure 7 displays the connection details for XT/XP modules on a local
extension bus.
XT91D00 XT91D00
Figure 7: Connection Details for the XT/XP Module
Consider the following information when you work with the
connections details for the XT91/XP91 Modules:
• Maximum XT modules are 4 x XT91D00 (or XT-9100).
• Maximum bus length is 1200 m (4000 ft).
• You must set appropriate N2 bus serial address on each XT module.
• Install a repeater (for example, RP-9100-810x) to regenerate the
RS-485 signal. You install the repeater in case more than
31 N2 devices are connected on the local link extension bus and/or
the local link extension bus length is more than 1,200 m (4,000 ft).
• Install 220-ohm end-of-line resistors at each end of the XT-Bus line
when the bus length is greater than 100 m (330 ft). When the bus
length is less than 100 m (330 ft), insert only one 220 ohm resistor
at the FX16 Master Controller end only.
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• You can download the control application to the FX16 Master
Controller. Then the FX16 Master Controller downloads the specific
parts of the application to the corresponding XT modules.
• You must program and/or configure devices connected and
monitored by the Gateway object independently.
• XT91/XP91 modules can coexist with slave controllers on the local
link extension bus.
Connection Details for the RS-485 N2 Open Card
You can order the FX16 Master Controller with the RS-485 N2 Open
communication card, or you can order the N2 Open communication
card separately to insert the card at a later time. See Ordering Codes.
The RS-485 communication card allows the FX16 Master Controller to
connect to an N2 Open network of a building automation system.
Note: The N2 Open communication card for the FX16D and FX16X
(not Rev. A) controllers does not have S2 Communication Options
switch.
Figure 8: N2 Open Plug-in Communication Card
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Figure 9: N2 Open Card Terminals
Installing the RS-485 N2 Communication Card
To install the RS-485 N2 communication card:
1. Turn off the controller (hot plug-in not allowed) and isolate all
high-voltage connections to the controller.
2. Open the controller by removing the two screws. See Figure 10.
Figure 10: Open the Controller
IMPORTANT: The CMOS integrated circuits in the controller and on the
communication card are sensitive to static current discharges. Ta ke suitable
precautions.
3. Fit the standoff supplied with the card into the hole in the FX16
board (located close to the Local Link Bus terminals).
4. Press the connector pins into the communication board connector on
the FX16 board and press the card over the standoff to fit the card
firmly in position. See
Figure 11.
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Align the pins as shown in figure
Figure 11: Insertion of the N2 Open Card
5. On the upper DIP switch block (S2), set Switch 1:
Models with an integral display:
0 = baud rate and N2 Address set on DIP switches
1 (On) = baud rate and N2 Address set on controller display
Models without an integral display:
0 = baud rate and N2 Address set on DIP switches
6. If Switch 1 of S2 is set to 0, set the Baud Rate.
Note: For N2 communication with Metasys® supervisory systems,
you must select the baud rate of 9600 (factory default).
7. If Switch 1 of S2 is set to 0, set the N2 Address on the lower DIP
switch block (S1) in binary format (1 = ON). Examples are:
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 = N2 Address 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 = N2 Address 3
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 = N2 Address 129
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 = N2 Address 255
8. Replace the control cover and secure the cover with the two screws.
9. Turn on the controller after you safely restore all connections.
IMPORTANT: If you change the N2 Address during a bench test with power
applied to the controller, cycle the power for a new address to become active
in the controller.
Note: Address zero is not supported on the N2 Open network. The
factory default address is 1.
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N2 Open Communication Card Connection
The FX16 controller cover displays 1, 2, and 3 as the Supervisory Link
terminals. For the N2 Open Communication Card, the connections to
the RS-485 N2 Bus using the information in Table 2. The connections
are polarity sensitive; therefore, you must make the connections
correctly.
Table 2: RS-485 N2 Bus Connections
Supervisory Link N2 Bus
1
2
3
COM
RT RT +
Network Layout
For details about how to lay out the N2 network, refer to the
N2 Communication Bus Technical Bulletin (LIT-636018).
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LONWORKS Communication Card
You can order the FX16 controller with the LONWORKS communication
card installed, or you can order the LONWORKS communication card
separately to insert at a later time. See Ordering Codes.
The LONWORKS communication card allows the FX16 to connect to a
LONWORKS free topology (FTT) network.
Figure 12: LON Plug-in Communication Card
Figure 13: LON Card Connection
Installing the LON Communication Card
To install the LON communication card:
1. Turn off the controller (hot plug-in not allowed) and isolate all high
voltage connections to the controller.
2. Open the controller by removing the two screws. See Figure 14.
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Figure 14: Open the Controller
IMPORTANT: The CMOS integrated circuits in the controller and on the
communication card are sensitive to static current discharges. Ta ke suitable
precautions.
3. Fit the standoff supplied with the card into the hole in the FX16
board (located close to the Local Link Bus terminals).
4. Press the connector pins into the communication board connector on
the FX16 board and then press the card over the standoff to fit the
card firmly in position. See Figure 15.
Align the pins as shown in figure.
Figure 15: Insertion of the LON Card
5. Replace the control cover and secure it with the two screws.
6. Turn on the controller after you safely restore all connections.
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LON Communication Card Connection
The FX07 controller cover displays 1, 2, and 3 as the Supervisory Link
terminals. For the LONWORKS Communication Card, the connections to
the FTT LON network appear in Table 3. The connections are not
polarity sensitive; however, we recommend that you make consistent
connections for easier troubleshooting.
Table 3: FTT LON Network Connections
Supervisory Link LON Network
1
2
3
LON Neuron® ID
After you press the Service Pin located on the LON communications
card (accessible through the controller cover), the FX16 controller sends
a unique Neuron ID over the LON network. There is also a label on the
LON communications card with the Neuron ID (number and barcode).
Not used
NET B
NET A
LONWORKS Network Layout
Refer to the LONWORKS FTT-10A Free Topology User’s Guide
(078-0156-01F) for technical guidelines associated with free topology
restrictions. Refer to the Junction Box and Wiring Guidelines for
Twisted Pair LONWORKS Networks (005-0023-01) for more detailed
information on wiring specification. You can locate these documents on
the Echelon® Web site (www.echelon.com).
RS-232C Communications Card
You can order the FX16 controller with the RS-232C communication
card, or you can order the RS-232C communication card separately to
insert the card at a later time. See
The RS-232C Plug-in card allows the FX16 Master Controller to
connect to a Global System for Mobile (GSM) Communications modem
or to a standard land-line modem.
Ordering Codes.
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Figure 16: RS-232C Plug-in Communication Card
Installing the RS-232C Communications Card
To install the RS-232C communications card:
1. Turn off the controller (hot plug-in not allowed) and isolate all
high-voltage connections to the controller.
2. Open the controller by removing the two screws. See Figure 17.
IMPORTANT: The CMOS integrated circuits in the controller are sensitive to
static current discharges. Take suitable precautions.
3. Fit the standoff supplied with the card into the hole in the FX16
Figure 17: Open the Controller
board (located close to the Local Link Bus terminals).
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4. Press the connector pins into the communication board connector on
the FX16 board, and press the card over the standoff to fit the card
firmly in position. See Figure 18.
Figure 18: Insertion of the RS-232C Card
5. Replace the control cover and secure the cover with the two screws.
6. Turn on the controller after you safely restore all connections.
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Connecting the Modem
You can connect the FX16 Master Controller to V.92 standard landline
modem (suggested brand-U.S. Robotics) or to a GSM modem. See
Ordering Codes. The functions of the FX16, through the RS-232C
serial card, are defined in the software configuration. These functions
also include event notification via SMS or e-mail to one or more users
or groups of users and access to the embedded Web pages.
For the connection between the FX16 Master Controller and a modem,
two different cables are available:
• cable for a standard modem
• cable for a GSM modem
The cable length provided is 1.5 m (4.9 ft). See Figure 19.
The RS-232 standard allows for a maximum connection leng t h o f 15 m
(50 ft). For connection pin-out, see Figure 20 and Figure 21. Spare female
ampere connector and crimps are provided with the RS-232 card.
Figure 19: Connecting the Modem
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LP-KIT007-001C is a 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long cable with DB9 male
connector for the connection to a standard Land Line modem. See
Figure 20.
White
6
11
1
Yellow
22
Grey
33
Red
44
Black
55
Green
66
Blue
77
9
DB9 male connector
5
Brown
88
Purple
99
Modem-C D
RX-Data
TX-Data
GND "D"
Modem-DSR
Modem-RTS
Modem-CTS
Modem-R I
Modem-DTR
10
9
10
Connector AMP 5x2
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12
AMP crimp
1
2
Standard Modem side
Figure 20: Connection Details of Standard Modem Cable
LP-KIT007-002C is a 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long cable with a DB15 male
connector for the connection to the GSM modem. See Figure 21.
11
62
23
HD DB15 Male
84
95
76
12 7
DB15 male connector
11 8
13
14
GSM Modem side
Figure 21: Connection Details of GSM Modem Cable
White
Yellow
Grey
Red
Black
Green
Blue
Brown
Purple
Pink
Modem-CD
RX-Data
TX-Data
Reset
GND "D"
Modem-DSR
Modem-RT S
Modem-CTS
Modem-RI
Modem-DTR
FX16 side
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AMP 5x2 AMPMODU II
Note: The number 1 in the AMP connector is
in corrispondence to the AMP printing.
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AMP crimp
FX16 side
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Consider the following information when you work with the
connections details for the GSM modem cable:
• Run the modem cable separately from line voltage/power cables and
use a minimum of 30 cm (12 in.) separation for 230 V/30 A circuits.
• Do not run modem cable parallel to power cables for long distances
(> 3m [10 ft]).
• Do not run modem cable close to transformers or high frequency
generating equipment.
GSM Modem Antenna
Connect the GSM modem to a proper antenna with the characteristics in
Table 4.
Table 4: GSM Modem Characteristics
Characteristic Description
Frequency range
Impedance
Gain (antenna + cable)
VSWR (antenna + cable)
Dual-band GSM 900/1800 MHz
50 ohms
0 dB
-10 dB
You must install the antenna in a position where the GSM modem field
is strong enough to ensure proper communication.
To verify the GSM signal strength, connect the modem using a null
modem cable to a computer with a VT100 emulator program. Send the
AT command AT + CSQ to the modem. Monitor the response. See
Table 5.
Table 5: GSM Signal Strength
AT+CSQ Response (RSSI) Signal Quality
11 to 31
0 to 10 and +99
Sufficient
Insufficient
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Antenna Types
The three available antenna types include:
• unit mount antenna
• remote mount antenna
• panel mount antenna
The Unit Mount Antenna (LP-KIT90-001C) plugs directly into the
modem. You must mount the modem with antenna in a free space where
both antenna and modem are always visible (not enclosed in a metal
cabinet or electrical panel where the GSM field might not be strong
enough).
Figure 22: Unit Mount Antenna
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The Remote Mount Antenna (LP-KIT090-003C) has a permanent
magnet in its base and is designed for mounting on a metal surface. It is
supplied with a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) long cable and an adapter to connect the
cable to the modem.
Figure 23: Remote Mount Antenna (Magnetic)
The Panel Mount Antenna (LP-KIT090-004C) is designed for
mounting through an 11 mm (0.44 in.) hole in a panel. It is supplied
with a 5 m (16.4 ft) long cable and adapters to connect the cable to the
antenna and the modem.
Figure 24: Panel Mount Antenna
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GSM Modem Power
The GSM modem requires 5 to 32 VDC power at 12 Watts (W)
maximum to operate.
The GSM Modem Power Adapter (LP-KIT090-005C) is a
nonregulated AC/DC adapter with a wall plug for a Central European
socket. The input is 230 VAC and the output is 9 VDC at 1,300 mA
maximum. You must purchase an equivalent adapter in areas with other
supply voltages and plugs.
Figure 25: GSM Modem Power Adapter
GSM Modem Interface
The modem contains a simple Light-Emitting Diode (LED) interface
indicating the operating status. See Table 6 for LED descriptions.
Table 6: LED Operating Statuses
LED Description
LED Off
LED On
LED Flashing Slowly
LED Flashing Rapidly
Device switched off - not ready
Device switched on - connecting to network
Device switched on - idle mode (registered to network)
Device switched on - transmission mode
Installing the SIM Card on the GSM Modem
To install the SIM Card on the GSM modem:
1. Turn off the GSM modem.
2. Push the yellow button located in the front of the GSM modem to
remove the SIM card housing. See Figure 26.
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Figure 26: SIM Card Installation
3. Place the SIM card into the housing.
4. Insert the SIM card in the slot.
5. Insert the housing with the SIM card back into the modem slot.
SIM Card Configuration
GSM mobile telephone service provider needs to preconfigure the SIM
card. Use the following specifications:
• PIN request: DISABLE
• ENABLE for Data Transmission.
• ENABLE for SMS Transmission with valid Service Center number.
Connecting a Computer with the Null Modem Cable
This section provides details for the Direct RS-232 connection and the
RS-232/RS-485 connection.
Direct RS-232 Connection
For local monitoring, you can directly connect a computer (instead of a
modem) to the RS-232C port of the FX16 Master Controller using a
null modem cable.
The null modem connection is an alternative to the modem connection.
With a null modem connection, you can establish a Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) connection between the personal computer and the
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controller and use Internet Explorer to navigate the FX16 Master
Controller Web pages. See Figure 27.
Figure 27: Connection Details for the Null-Modem Cable
There are two codes available for cables:
Put a jumper between
9
6
DB9 female connector to pc
5
1
PC side FX16 side
• LP-KIT007-013C: null modem cable 3 m (9.8 ft) long
• LP-KIT007-014C: null modem cable 15 m (49.2 ft) long
The maximum RS-232C connection length is 15 m (49.2 ft).
Figure 28 displays the connection details of the null modem cable.
Pin 1 and Pin 6
White
Yellow
Grey
Black
Green
Blue
Modem-CD Modem-CD
RX-Data
TX-Data
Modem-DTR
Modem-DSR Modem-DSR
Modem-RTS Modem-RTS
Modem-CTS Modem-CTS
RX-Data
TX-Data
Signal GROUND
Modem-DTR
Figure 28: Wiring Connection of the Null Modem Cable
Put a jumper between
11
Pin 1 and Pin 6
22
Yellow
White
33
44
Black
55
GreyRed
66
Blue
77
Green
88
99
Red
10
9
10
AMP 5x2 AMPMODU II
AMP crimp
Consider the following information when you work with the wiring
connection for the null modem cable:
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• Run the null modem cable separately from line voltage/power
• Do not run the null modem cable parallel to power cables for long
cables. Use a minimum of 30 cm (12 in.) separation for 230 V/30 A
circuits.
distances (> 3m [9.8 ft]).
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• Do not run the null modem cable close to transformers or
high frequency generating equipment.
RS-232C/RS-485 Connection
In case the distance between the controller and the personal computer
needs to be bigger than 15 m (49.2 ft) (up to 1,200 m [4,000 ft]), you
need to insert an RS-485 trunk between the computer and the FX16. See
Figure 29.
Figure 29: RS-485 Connection in Null Modem Configuration
Consider the following information when you work with an RS-485 in a
null modem configuration:
• Use two RS-232/RS-485 converters and set to full-duplex mode.
Cross connect the two converters as described in
Table 7: Cross Connect RS-232/RS-485 Converter s
Converter 1 Converter 2
XT+ RC+
XT- RCRC+ XT+
RC- XT-
Table 7.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Johnson Controls® IU-9100, as it can only
work in half-duplex mode.
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• Use the cable LP-KIT007-001C between the FX16 Master
Controller and the first RS-232/RS-485 converter.
• The RS-232 port of the FX16 Master Controller has the possibility
to power the converter (for those converters that offer the
port-powered option).
Table 8: RS-232/RS-485 Setup Options
Setup Option Description
Transmission Format
Transmit Mode
Receive impedance
Echo Mode
Transmitter OFF
Impedance
• Run the 485 trunk cable separately from low-voltage power cables
and use a minimum of 30 cm (12 in.) separation per 230 V/30 A
circuits.
Asynchronous
4-wire, full-duplex
120 ohm
Echo OFF
High
User Interfaces
• Do not run the RS-485 cable in parallel to power cables for long
distances (>3 m [9.8 ft])
• Do not run the RS-485 cable close to transformers or
high-frequency generating equipment.
The FX16 Master Controller can support up to two user interfaces at the
same time. An FX16 with an integral Medium User Interface (MUI) can
support one remote MUI. An FX16 without an integral MUI can
support two remote MUIs.
The remote MUI is available in two models: a panel mount nonisolated
version (up to 3 m [9.8 ft] from the controller) and a wall mount
isolated version (up to 1 km [0.6 miles] from the controller). The FX16
Master Controller can supply power to one panel mount MUI. See
Figure 30 and Figure 31 for installation details.
For the panel mount connection, use the cable connection kit
(LP-KIT007-000C), 3 m (9.8 ft) long, with a phone jack on the MUI
end and a screw connector on the FX16 Master Controller end.
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Figure 30: Installation for One Panel and One Wall Mount MUI
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Assigning the MUI Address for Multiple Connections
At power up, a remote MUI automatically has a default N2 address of 1.
If you connect two remote MUIs, then you must change the second
MUI N2 address to avoid communication conflicts.
To assign the MUI address for multiple connections:
1. Wait for the second MUI to display Device Offline (as shown in
RT Com
RTRT+
Figure 31: Installation of Two Wall Mount MUIs
Figure 32).
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Figure 32: MUI N2 Address Selection
Integral MUI
2. Press the
and
keys simultaneously to switch the N2
address to 2. See Figure 33.
Figure 33: MUI N2 Address Change
Some models of the FX16 Master Controller have an integral display
that you can also use to diagnose the FX16 Master Controller.
Integral MUI Entry Page Details
At first power-up the integral display appears (
Figure 34 and Figure 35).
Figure 34: FX16 Initializing Process
In case a system event occurs, the integral display provides the
information on the 3rd line, as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 35: FX16 in Running Mode
Figure 36: Diagnostic Message F0 - 1301 Appears
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The integral display page reports on its rows:
• first row: Company name
• second row: Device name and Firmware version
• third row: Used to indicate the FX16 Status (for example, running
mode or stopping mode) or error codes.
• fourth row: Displays scrolling dots (for example, ….).
FX16 Master Controller Status
During operation, the Integral MUI shows the status of the FX16 Master
Controller on the 3rd row. See Table 9.
Table 9: Controller Status
Controller Status Description
Without the application
Initializing
Stopping
Downloading
Polling Key
Key Read
Key Write
Polling
Running
Waiting for a new application. No valid application was
found.
Initializing internal structures
Executing operations that puts the FX16 Master
Controller in idle state
Receiving data (application or firmware) from the
communication interface (LON, N2 Open)
Found the programming key on the local port and is
waiting for key commands
Uploading an application from the programming key
Downloading its application to the programming key
Polling the local bus to detect FX Slave controllers or
Expansion Modules
Running properly
On the third row of the integral display page, Error codes or diagnostic
messages appear when the FX16 detects abnormal conditions within the
system.
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Common Error Codes or Diagnostic Messages
Table 8 and Table 9 summarize the most common error codes
(identified by xx - xxxx) and diagnostic messages (identified by
F0-xxxx).
Table 10: Error Codes
Error Code Description
01 - xxxx
02 - xxxx
08 - xxxx
09 - xxxx
17 - xxxx
41 - xxxx
42 - xxxx
44 - xxxx
50 - xxxx
51 - xxxx
52 - xxxx
53 - xxxx
54 - xxxx
60 - xxxx
Unknown Object found in the Application
Too Many Objects found in the Application
Application size exceeds the limits
FX Slave Controllers Failure
Download Failed
Display Database Error
Display CFG Database Error
Application Missing (without the application status)
FX Programming Key Generic Error
FX Programming Key CustomerID Mismatch
FX Programming Key is not Empty.
FX Programming Key DeviceID Mismatch
FX Programming Key is Empty.
No Modem Found
Table 11: Diagnostic Codes
Diagnostic Code Description
F0 - 1006
F0 - 1202
F0 - 1301
F0 - 1302
F0 - 1303
F0 - 1401
Failed to clear trend buffer
FX Slave controllers not responding or not connected
Notification (SMS and/or E-mail) executed successfully
General notification error (for example, cable unplugged
during notification)
Notification skipped due to comm. failure (low GSM signal
strength, wrong e-mail address, and SMS mobile number)
GSM/Standard modem failure (switch off, not working)
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FX Programming Key
Use the Programming Key to upload an application from a computer or
from a preprogrammed FX16 Master Controller. You can then
download the application to other FX16 Master Controllers.
Upload Download
Download / Upload
LED
LEDs
Download / Upload failed
<1 sec
to select
>3 sec
to confirm
>15 sec
for MEMORY ERASE
LP-KIT100-001_09 200
Figure 37: Programming Key
Connecting the Programming Key to an FX16
To connect the Programming Key to an FX16 Master Controller:
1. Turn off the controller.
2. Detached any connected user interfaces from the Remote Display
Port JP2.
3. Plug the Programming Key into the Remote Display Port (see
Figure 38).
Note: Programming Keys with date code L0639 and later have a
mating connector for the FX06/7/14 display port. An adapter is
provided to plug the Programming Key into the Remote Display
terminals.
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4. Turn on the controller and download or upload the application.
Connecting the Programming Key to a Computer
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Figure 39: Programming Key Connection to a Computer
Programming Key kit) to the RS-232C/485 converter connected to
the computer.
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Table 12: Programming Key Adapter Kit
Adapter RS-232C/485 Converter
1
2
3
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Com
Not used
RT RT +
2. Turn on the Programming Key using the AC/DC power adapter.
3. Start FX Loader from the computer.
4. Upload the application.
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Inputs and Outputs
Introduction
The FX16 Master Controller features the following physical
Input/Output I/O channels. You can directly connect up to 27 physical
inputs and outputs to the FX16. The Input/Output I/O channels include:
• 6 Analog Inputs (AIs)
• 8 Digital (Binary) Inputs (DIs)
• 9 Digital (Binary) Outputs (DOs) (9 relays or 4 relays, and 5 triacs)
• 4 Analog Outputs (AOs)
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Inputs and Outputs Concepts
Analog Inputs
The FX16 Master Controller accepts six high-resolution, universal
analog inputs. You can configure each of them as Active or Passive by
the application software and jumper configurations.
Digital Inputs
The FX16 Master Controller accepts eight opto-isolated digital (binary)
inputs from potential free contact. With the input filter set at 50 Hz, a
transition counter (minimum 10 ms ON and minimum 10 ms OFF) is
configured in the control application for any one or more of the digital
inputs.
Analog Outputs
The FX16 Master Controller provides four opto-isolated analog outputs,
0-10 V at 1.5 mA (5 mA for Rev. A controllers).
Digital Outputs
The FX16 Master Controller provides nine digital (binary) outputs,
available in two hardware configurations with either:
• 9 relays
• 4 relays and 5 triacs
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Detailed Inputs and Outputs Procedures
FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A) Master Controller 24 VAC Power
Connection
AGND
AGND
AI1
AI2
EXT V
1
2
AGND
AGND
AI3
EXT V
9
TB1 TB2
Analog Inputs
N2 LON
Com
1:
RT-
2:
RT+
3:
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Digital Outp u ts
TB3
41 51 91787255
44
45
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42 52 92797356
43 53 93807457 777154
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DO1 no
DO1 Com
48
DO2 no
DO2 Com
DO3 no
DO3 Com
Figure 40: Powering FX16D and FX16X Controllers (Not Rev. A) and I/Os
10 22 27 323
AI4
11 23 28 334
Not Used
NET B
NET A
TB4
DO4 no
AVPS/EXT V
AGND
AGND
AI5
AI6
Com
LL-
12 24 29 345
13 25 30 356
147
158
J1
Extension Bus
1
2
3
JP1
To Supervisor
(Optional )
*
Connectors JP1 and JP2 are in alternative
( )
*
LL+
LL+
To Remote Display
TB5
DI1
DI2
LL-
DI Com
+16 V
Com
21 26 31
J2
JP2
To Modem
(Optional )
*
TB6
Max
8(3)250V~
TB7
DI3
DI Com
Digital Inputs
-20T50
DI Com
DI5
DI4
Analog Outputs
TB8
DI6
DI Com
24 V~
DI7
DI8
DI V~ Hot
DICom
DI V~ Com
TB9
62
63
61
DO5 no
DO7 no
DO8 no
DO6 no
DO4/5 Com
DO6/7/8 Com
FAIL nc
FAIL no
FAIL Com
75
76
AO1
AO Com
AO3
AO2
AO Com
AO4
Earth
24 V~
V~ Hot
AO V~ Com
V~ Com
24 V~
AO V~ Hot
A
2
AO Com
AO Com
20VA
230VAC24VAC
If isolation between the FX16 Master Controller internal processor
circuits and the AOs and DIs are not required, run the power supply
cable as shown in Figure 40, adding an external fuse (2 ampere) to
protect against incorrect wiring.
To maintain isolation, power the DIs and AOs with a separate
transformer as shown in the Digital Inputs and Analog Outputs sections.
IMPORTANT: Respect the power supply polarity (Hot and Com) to avoid a
short circuit that causes the external fuse to blow.
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FX16X Rev. A Master Controller 24 VAC Power Connection
AGND
AGND
AI1
AI2
EXT V
1
2
AGND
AGND
AI3
EXT V
9
TB1 TB2
Analog Inputs
AVPS/EXT V
AGND
AI4
AI5
11 23 28 334
12 24 29 345
13 25 30 356
10 22 27 323
147
N2 LON
Com
1:
Not Used
RT-
2:
NET B
RT+
3:
NET A
!
Digital Outputs
TB3
41 51 91787255
44
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42 52 92797356
DO1 Com
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DO2 no
DO1 no
DO2 Com
TB4
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DO4 no
DO5 no
DO3 no
DO3 Com
DO4/5 Com
Figure 41: Powering FX16X Rev. A Controller and I/Os
AGND
AI6
Com
LL-
LL+
158
J1
Extension Bus
1
2
3
JP1
To Supervisor
(Optional )
*
Connectors JP1 and JP2 are in alternative
( )
*
TB5
DO7 no
DO8 no
DO6 no
DO6/7/8 Com
LL+
LL-
+16 V
Com
J2
To Remote Display
JP2
To Modem
(Optional )
TB6
Max
8(3)250V~
62
61
FAIL no
DI1
DI2
DI Com
21 26 31
*
TB7
63
FAIL nc
AO Com
FAIL Com
DI Com
AO1
AO Com
DI Com
DI3
DI4
Digital Inputs
-20T50
Analog Outputs
75
76
AO3
AO2
AO Com
DI5
TB8
DI Com
AO Com
DI6
DICom
DI V~ Hot
DI V~ Com
24 V~
DI7
DI8
TB9
AO4
Earth
24 V~
V~ Hot
V~ Com
24 V~
AO V~ Hot
AO V~ Com
A
2
20VA
230VAC24VAC
In the FX16X Rev. A controller, the power supply is isolated from the
Central Processing Unit (CPU) circuits and is connected internally to
the Analog Output (AO) and Digital Input (DI) power supply. External
power supply connections for the AO and Digital Output (DO) circuits
are not required. Run the power supply cable to the controller (Figure
41), adding an external fuse (2 ampere) to protect against incorrect
wiring.
IMPORTANT: In the FX16X Rev. A controller, the Power Com, AO Com, and
DI Com terminals are electrically connected.
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Analog Inputs
You can configure the six FX16 analog inputs to accept a wide range of
voltage, current, and resistive input signals (in the related analog input
object setup configuration using FX Builder).
See I/O Technical Details for the complete FX16 I/O table.
There is a jumper on the FX16 circuit board for each analog input. This
jumper should be installed in its closed position if the connected sensor
provides a current signal (0-20/4-20 mA). This jumper should be
installed in its open position if the connected sensor provides a resistive,
ratiometric, or voltage (0-2/0-10 V) input signal.
AGND
AI1 AI2
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Figure 42: Analog Input Jumpers
AI2
AGND
EXT V
AI3
AGND
AI3
AI4
AGND
EXT V
AI5
AGND
AI6
AGND
I6
Using FX Builder, you can set the ranges of active sensor (voltage or
current) inputs in the configuration parameters. These parameters,
HighRange and LowRange, define the equivalent values for reading at
high (10 V, 20 mA, 4.5 V) and low (0 V, 4 mA, 0 mA, 0.5 V) signal
input. A square root function (SQRT) can linearize voltage and current
inputs from differential pressure transducers, which operate over the
complete range of the input.
The passive sensors (resistance) have a preconfigured linearization
characteristic within the application software. For these sensors, the
measurement range is fixed, but you can set the reliability range.
The setup possibilities are:
• linear 0-10 V
• SQRT 0-10 V
• linear 0-10 V, 20% suppression (0-2 V)
• linear 0-2 V
• SQRT 0-2 V
• linear 0-2 V, 20% suppression (0.4-2 V)
• linear 0-20 mA
• SQRT 0-20 mA
• linear 0-20 mA, 20% suppression (0.4-2 mA)
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• Resistance 2 k ohm
• A99
• NTC 2.2 k ohm
• NTC 10 k ohm
• Ni1000 JC
• Ni1000 JC Extended
• Ni1000 Siemens® (Landis® and Gyr®)
• Ni1000 DIN
• Pt1000
• Ratiometric (0.5 to 4.5 V)
The measurement unit of the analog value also enables the controller to
transmit the measured value via the network in the appropriate format.
(This is particularly important for LONWORKS networks.) Available
configurable units include:
• temperature
• percentage
• air pressure
• liquid pressure
• flow
• concentration Pulse Per Minute (PPM)
• ampere
• voltage
A configurable filter object is available in the FX16 application
software. You can create the filter object for each analog input to reduce
signal instability and to limit the rate of change of the input value.
The FX16 Master Controller provides a jumper configurable:
• +5 V Analog Voltage Power Supply (AVPS) or
• +16 V External VDC (EXT VDC)
supply on terminal 13 for active analog input sensors.
The EXT VDC (also on terminals 3 and 8) can supply up to 80 mA for a
maximum of four 0/4-20 mA active sensors. The AVPS can supply up
to 20 mA for ratiometric sensors.
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Connecting Active 0-10 V Sensors
The FX16 Master Controller can accept active temperature, pressure,
flow and humidity sensors providing 0-10 V signals, including the
Johnson Controls TS-9101, RS-1100, and HT-9000 series.
Figure 43 shows the connection between an FX16 Master Controller
and an HT-9001 sensor.
HT-9001-UDx
Active Humidity and Temperature Sensor
CAB -Bt
1 2 3
AI1
AGND
4 5
AGND
EXT V
-
AI2
6 7
AGND
8
AI3
EXT V
FX16
Figure 43: Active 0-10 V Sensor Connection
You must configure the inputs to accept 0-10 V signals by the
application software resident in the FX16. You must also open the AI
Jumpers (factory default setting) to accept voltage inputs. See
Table 13: Active 0-10 V Sensors
FX16 Terminals HT-9001 Terminals Description
AI Com (1)
EXT V (3)
AI1 (2)
AI2 (5)
A Common Reference
C Sensor Power Supply 16 V,
80 mA
B Humidity Output 0-10 V
Bt Temperature Output 0-10 V
Table 13.
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
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Connecting Passive Resistive Sensors
The analog inputs in the FX16 Master Controller accept linear resistive
signals as Resistive 2k ohm configuration. The Analog Input software
can also linearize signals provided by the most common sensors such as
Ni1000, Pt1000 (HT-9006), NTC 2k2 (RS-1143), NTC 10k (TM2141),
and A99 (A99BB).
You must configure the inputs to accept the appropriate resistive sensor
by the application software resident in the FX16 Master Controller. You
must also open the AI Jumpers to accept resistance input (factory
default setting). Figure 44 shows an A99 wiring diagram. You can
connect any resistive sensor the same way.
Resistive Temperature Sensor
A99BB
1 2 3
AGND
AI1
4 5
AGND
EXT V
AI2
6 7
AGND
8
AI3
EXT V
FX16
Figure 44: A99 Resistive Sensor Connection Diagram
Table 14: Passive Resistive Sensors
FX16 Terminals A99 Wires Description
AI Com (1)
AI1 (2)
Any wire Common Reference
Other wire Temperature Signal
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
IMPORTANT: The two resistive sensor leads are the same, in that they have
no polarity; therefore it is not necessary to respect any specific order when
connecting to the terminal block.
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Connecting Active Current Sensors
The FX16 Master Controller analog inputs accept a maximum of four
active current sensors (powered by the FX16) in the range 0-20 mA or
4-20 mA. You need to configure the AIs via software (and hardware
jumpers) to accept current signals. To connect a 4-20 mA sensor, you
must close the specific hardware jumpers (see Figure 42) and configure
the application through FX Builder (setting 0-20 mA, 20%
suppression).
You can connect the FX16 Master Controller to P299xAx series of
Johnson Controls pressure sensors that generate a 4-20 mA signal.
P299
4-20mA Active Pressure Sensor
1 2 3
AGND
Figure 45: Pressure Sensor Connection Diagram
Table 15: Active Current Sensors
FX16 Terminals P299xAx Cable Description
EXT V (3)
AI1 (2)
Brown Sensor Power Supply 16 V, 80 mA
Green Pressure Output 4-20 mA
AI1
4 5
AGND
EXT V
FX16
AI2
6 7
AGND
8
AI3
EXT V
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
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Connecting Active Sensors Powered by 24 VAC
The FX16 Master Controller accepts active temperature, pressure, flow,
and humidity sensors providing 0-10 V or current signals powered by
24 VAC.
A second transformer (24 VAC/24 VAC, 3 VA maximum) powering
the analog input is required to maintain the insulation from the
microprocessor.
Active Sensor powered at 24 V
3 VA
24 VAC24VAC
123
AI1
AI Com
EXT V
45
AI2
AI Com
67
AI3
AI Com
8
EXT V
3233343
5
FX16
V ~ Com
V ~ Hot
Earth
1
24V
24V
93929
20 VA
24VAC
120/230VAC
Figure 46: Active Sensor Powered by 24 VAC Connection Diagram
Table 16: Active Sensors Powered by 24 VAC
FX16 Terminals Sensor Cable Description
AI Com (1)
AI1 (2)
Green Common Reference
White (0-10 VDC) Signal Output
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
IMPORTANT: Power the Analog Input with a separate transformer. Using the
power supply of the FX controller may result in a short circuit and therefore
causing the FX16 Master controller to fail.
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Digital Inputs
The FX16 Master Controller features eight opto-isolated digital inputs
from potential free contacts. A digital input is active depending on its
Polarity setting (in the related Digital Input object setup configuration
using FX Builder). The default setting is Direct, which means that it is
active (true) when closed.
See I/O Technical Details for the complete FX16 I/O table.
Powering the Digital Inputs
FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A) Master Controller
You must power the eight FX16 Master Controller digital inputs with
24 V (through terminals 34 and 35). You can use either AC or DC
voltage to power the digital inputs. If you use DC voltage, make sure
the power supply of the DIs stays independent from the controller
power supply, as the FX16 (not Rev. A) Master Controller is only
compatible with AC power. The digital inputs can use the same power
supply as FX16 Master Controller or you can separately power them to
maintain the isolation from the internal processor (CPU) circuits.
3221
DI8
DICom
DI V ~ Com
DI V ~ Hot
DI1
242322 33 34 35
DI2
DICom
DICom
FX16
24V
V ~ Hot
V ~ Com
Earth
939291
2
24 VAC
A
15 VA
120/230VAC
Figure 47: Powering the Digital Inputs - FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A)
Controller
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Table 17: Digital Inputs Powered by 24 VAC
FX16 Terminals Description
DI V ~ Hot (35)
DI V ~ Com (34)
DI8 (33)
DI Com (32)
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
IMPORTANT: Not respecting the power supply polarity may result in a sho rt
circuit causing the blowing of the external fuse.
To achieve isolation from the microprocessor circuits and better
immunity against electrical disturbances, use a separate 24 VAC power
supply to power the digital inputs (terminals 34, 35). See Figure 48.
24 VAC, Digital Inputs Power Supply
Digital Inputs Power Supply Common
Digital Input 8, Voltage-Free contact
Common Reference, Voltage-Free contact
24VAC
2
1
2
DI1
DICom
2
232
4
DI2
DICom
3
2
DICom
33343
DI8
DI V ~ Com
5
DI V ~ Hot
FX16
V ~ Com
V ~ Hot
Earth
1
Figure 48: Powering the Digital Inputs Separately
- FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A)
24V
24V
9
929
3
24VAC
120/230VAC
3 VA
15 VA
120/230VAC
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FX16X Rev. A Master Controller
The eight digital inputs of the FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) are
powered internally by the 24 VAC voltage power supply of the
controller. The power supply of the FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) is
isolated from the internal processor (CPU) circuits so that the isolation
of the digital inputs is maintained. Terminal 35 is not connected
internally and Terminal 34 can be used as an extra DI Com connection.
2
1
2
DI1
DICom
2
232
4
DI2
DICom
3
2
DICom
33343
DI8
DI V ~ Com
5
no
connection
FX16
V ~ Com
V ~ Hot
Earth
1
24V
24V
9
929
3
15 VA
24VAC
120/230VAC
Figure 49: Powering the Digital Inputs - FX16X Rev. A
Digital Counters
The FX16 Master Controller features a Digital Counter object
configurable in FX Builder to the DI channels. When the signals are not
filters, the Digital Counter counts up to 50 Hz transitions on digital
input signal. For unfiltered signals, the signal must be closed for at least
10 ms and opened for at least 10 ms.
The maximum frequency is 10 Hz on filtered signals. For filtered
signals, the signal must be closed for at least 50 ms and open for at least
50 ms. The Digital Counter object setup configures the filter.
Using Analog Inputs as Digital Inputs
If you need more than eight available digital inputs, the FX16 Master
Controller allows you to use an analog input as digital input.
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Resistor 1kOhm
Figure 50: Digital Input Connection
A 1k ohm resistor must connect to the analog input terminals to prevent
instability in the sensitive circuits from electrical disturbances on the
wiring. You need to configure the analog input as an A99 input in FX
Builder. The digital signal is derived from the Reliability attribute of the
analog input object. An open contact gives a Normal status and a closed
contact gives an Unreliable Low status.
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Analog Outputs
The FX16 Master Controller provides four 0-10 VDC, 1.5 mA (5 mA in
a Rev. A controller), opto-isolated analog outputs. The Analog Output
objects provide the interface between the four hardware analog output
channels and the control application.
See I/O Technical Details for the complete FX16 Master Controller I/O
table.
Each of the analog outputs is ranged to give zero output if the request is
0%. Each of the analog outputs is ranged to give 10 V when the request
reaches 100%.
You can configure the analog outputs for direct or reverse acting in the
analog output object setup in FX Builder. You can limit the output
signal by high-limit (MaxOutput) and low-limit (MinOutput) values.
You can override the analog output object and its value modified via a
supervisory system if both the object and value were configured in the
control application.
Powering the Analog Outputs
FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A) Master Controller
You must power the four FX16 Master Controller analog outputs with
24 VAC (through terminals 79 and 80). The analog outputs can use the
same power supply as FX16 Master Controller. Analog outputs can also
be separately powered to maintain the isolation from the internal
processor (CPU) circuits.
The FX16 Master Controller analog outputs are commonly used to drive
proportional devices; therefore, you can connect these analog outputs to
all the Johnson Controls proportional actuators. See
Figure 51.
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AO Com
AO1
AO2
AO Com
AO3
AO Com
24V
AO Com
AO4
AO V ~ Com
AO V ~ Hot
V ~ Com
V ~ Hot
Earth
71
75
747372
787776
8079
91
9392
15 V
120/230VAC
2
A
24 VAC
Figure 51: Connecting an Analog Output - FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A)
Controllers
Table 18: Analog Output Powered by 24 VAC
FX16 Terminals Description
AO Com (77)
AO4 (78)
AO V~ Com (79)
AO V~ Hot (80)
Common Reference
Analog Output 0-10 V
Common Reference
Power Supply 24 VAC
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
IMPORTANT: Not respecting the power supply polarity results in a short
circuit causing the blowing of the external fuse.
To achieve isolation from the microprocessor circuits and better
immunity against electrical disturbances, use a separate 24 VAC power
supply to power the analog outputs (terminals 79, 80). See
Figure 52.
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FX16
24V
AO Com
AO Com
AO1
AO2
AO Com
AO3
AO Com
AO4
AO V ~ Com
AO V ~ Hot
V ~ Com
Earth
V ~ Hot
71
75
747372
787776
8079
91
9392
15 VA
220Vac24 Vac
220Vac24 Vac
3 V
Figure 52: Separately Powering Analog Outputs
- FX16D and FX16X (Not Rev. A) Controllers
FX16X Rev. A Master Controller
The four analog outputs of the FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) are
powered internally by the 24 VAC voltage power supply of the
controller. The power supply of the FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) is
isolated from the Central Processing Unit (CPU) circuits, so that the
isolation of the analog outputs is maintained. Terminal 80 is not
connected internally but can be used to connect power to the actuator.
FX16
AO Com
AO Com
71
75
AO3
AO Com
AO Com
AO1
AO2
AO Com
747372
AO4
787776
Figure 53: Connecting an Analog Output - FX16X Rev. A Controller
no connection
8079
91
V ~ Com
V ~ Hot
Earth
9392
15 VA
120/230VAC
2
A
24 VAC
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Digital Outputs
The FX16 Master Controller features nine digital outputs. The digital
outputs are available in two hardware configurations with 9 relays, or
4 relays and 5 triacs. See I/O Technical Details for the complete FX16
Master Controller I/O table.
The digital output objects provide the interface between the hardware
digital output channels and the control application. You can set the
parameters in FX Builder.
You can override a digital output and its value modified via a
supervisory system if the digital output and its value were configured in
the control application.
Using FX Builder, you can configure the Digital Output objects to
provide the output types in Table 19.
Table 19: Output Types
Output Description
On/Off Output
Hermetic Compressor
Output
Duration Adjusting
Type (DAT) Output
Position Adjusting
Type (PAT),
Incremental Control
Output
Damper PAT Output
Commands the triac or relay to switched on or off depending on the input request.
Features all the functions required to drive a hermetic compressor. This output type
provides the logic, interlocking, and timing features required for such application.
Commands the DO (typically a triac) to drive on or off with a time based duty cycle
proportional to the numeric input request. You may set a minimum On/Off time to
avoid very short On pulses when the value is close to the low range value (Output at
0%) and very short Off pulses when the value is close to the high range value
(Output at 100%).
You can use a pair of triacs to drive a synchronous reversible electric actuator in one
of the two directions in response to a change in the numeric input request.
A PAT output gives modulating control by using the configured actuator full-stroke
(fully open to fully close) time to drive the actuator for a part of that time base in
proportion to the change in the controlling numeric input. For example, for a
100-second actuator to achieve 40% open, the actuator runs 40 seconds from the
fully closed position.
You may set a dead band, in percent of full-stroke time, to avoid driving the actuator
for very small changes in the output signal. This reduces unnecessary wear on the
drive mechanism.
The PAT object requires two digital output channels, typically triacs. One triac is
switched on when the output must increase. The other triac is switched on when the
output must decrease. The polarity of the PAT can change the increasing and
decreasing physical channels without rewiring.
At 0 or 100% position, the duration of switching increases by a configurable value
(ResyncAmount). This ensures the valve or other controlled device is completely at
its end position. If the estimated position remains fixed at 0 or 100% for a time equal
to a configurable period (typically 2 hours), a synchronization action occurs according
to the ResyncAmount configurable parameter.
If the output remains in a fixed position for more than another configurable period, the
PAT output applies the anti-sticking function (if enabled) to exercise the device and
the drive mechanism. This is particularly useful for water valves that require regular
activity of the inner parts to keep them free to move.
Damper PAT Output type is identical to the PAT with the exception that it does not
increase the duration of the switching when 0 or 100% is reached. This avoids the
unstable control of air systems and implements the synchronization action as
configured. This output does not implement the anti-sticking function as damper
drives are not typically subject to this problem.
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Connecting the Relays
!
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power supply before
making electrical connections. Contact with components carrying hazardous
voltage can cause electrical shock and may result in severe personal injury or
death.
The FX16 Master Controller features up to nine digital outputs with
electromechanical relays. The relays are divided into six groups and the
common terminals of relays have been grouped together.
Group #6Group #5Group #4Group #3Group #2Group #1
Max
8(3)250V~
41 51 55 6242 52 56 6343 53 5754 6144 45 46 47 48
TB6
FAI L no
FAIL nc
FAI L Com
DO1 no
DO1 Com
FX16-026_11 2003
TB3
DO2 Com
TB5TB4
DO4 no
DO2 no
DO3 Com
DO3 no
DO5 no
DO4/5 Com
DO6 no
DO7 no
DO8 no
DO6/7/8 Com
Figure 54: Relay Groups
Inside each group, you must connect the groups to the same voltage
supply. A double isolation is between the groups; therefore, you can
connect the groups to different voltage supplies.
Connecting the Triacs
The FX16 Master Controller triac (0.5 A, 24 VAC) digital outputs are
commonly used to operate in Position Adjust Type (PAT) and Duration
Adjust Type (DAT) modes.
54 575655535251
DO3 no
DO4 no
DO6 no
DO 4/5 Com
DO7 no
DO8 no
Figure 55: Triac Groups
DO 6/7/8 Com
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In particular, you can use the Digital Outputs PAT mode through the
triac outputs to drive Incremental Valve Actuators.
Figure 56 displays an example of a triac connection:
Figure 56: Connecting an Incremental VA-7450 Actuator
Table 20: Connecting an Incremental VA-7450 Actuator
FX16 Terminals Description
DO4 (51)
DO5 (52)
V ~ Hot (93)
DO 4/5 Com (53)
24 V ~ Down command
24 V ~ Up command
24 V ~ Hot Reference
24 V ~ Common Reference
Note: The numbers between the brackets are the FX16 terminal
numbers.
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Extension Modules
You can extend the input/output capacity of the FX16 Master Controller
by connecting up to four extension modules via the Local Link
Extension Bus.
An extension module is formed by an XT91D00
processor/communications module and one or more XP expansion
modules. The expansion modules provide input/output capability for the
extension modules. The following are available for the XT91D00
extension module:
• XP91D02: six analog inputs and two analog outputs
• XP91D03: eight digital outputs (triac)
• XP91D04: four digital inputs and four digital outputs (triac)
• XP91D05: eight digital inputs
• XP91D06: four digital outputs 230 VAC (relay) (EU only)
• XP91D07: four digital outputs 24 VAC (relay) (NA only)
Analog inputs to extension modules may be 0-10 V, 0-20 mA or
passive RTD-Ni1000 (Johnson Controls characteristic only), Pt1000, or
A99 sensors.
Voltage and current inputs from differential pressure transducers that
can be linearized by a square root function.
Digital inputs to extension modules are potential-free contacts.
The input is active (true) when the contact is closed.
Digital counters are available in extension modules, which do not have
analog inputs or outputs. Digital counters are associated with digital
inputs. The number of positive transitions of the physical digital input
required to increment the counter can be programmed in the extension
module.
Note: Counter values are saved in Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) by the XT module only
at power down. When you download an application to modules via the
FX16 Master Controller, the increments recorded since the last power
cycle is lost. A power cycle of the XT module immediately before
proceeding with the program download can solve this problem.
Analog outputs in extension modules can be configured to provide
0-10 V, 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA signals. The output is ranged by low
range and high range variables to provide a 0-100% signal to the
extension module.
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Digital outputs in extension modules can only be configured as on/off
or pulse type, and the physical output may be a triac or a relay contact.
Pulse type outputs switch on for a configurable period (1 to 1,275 ms)
for each transition of the connected variable.
You can combine an XT91D00 with its expansion modules to provide
one of the following configurations:
• 8 analog inputs/outputs
• 8 digital inputs/outputs, with digital counters associated with the
digital inputs
• 8 analog inputs/outputs and 8 digital inputs/outputs
• 16 digital inputs/outputs, with digital counters associated with the
digital inputs within the first 8 input and output points
Local Link
Extension Bus
FX16
XP91D04
FX15-C-007_10 2002
Figure 57: Example of Maximum Configuration
XP91D03
XT
XT
T
T
P91D02
XP91D03
P91D06
XP91D04
XP91D05
XP91D06
XP91D05
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Troubleshooting
Reading 9999 or Invalid from the Analog Inputs
• Error/Condition: The Analog Input object retrieves an Invalid
value through network variables or the User Interface Unit shows
9999 or Invalid customized tag.
• Problem: Happens in the case the signal applied to the Analog
Input channel does not match with the one configured via software
on the Analog Input Object. The read signal is outside the
configured reliability range. The problem is due to the Jumper
configuration of the Analog Input channel, which cannot be set
according to the signal provided by the sensor.
• Solution: In case the signal does not match with the configured,
change the Analog Input Object configuration via FX Builder. If the
software is properly configured but the problem still happens, check
the analog inputs jumpers are properly set to accept the sensor signal
and verify the probe functioning and wirings.
Cannot Properly Read Current Sensors
• Error/Condition: Connecting an active, current sensor to an
Analog Input channel, the AI Object retrieves an Invalid value.
• Problem: In the case the AI Object is properly configured and the
probe is correctly wired and functioning, the problems may be due
to a wrong AI Jumper configuration.
• Solution: A dedicated Jumper is placed onboard for each Analog
Input Channel. This Jumper is used in its close configuration in the
case the connected sensor provides a current signal (0-20/4-20 mA).
Its open configuration has to be use d for Resistive , Ratio-Met r ic or
Volt age ( 0 - 2 / 0-10 V) input signals.
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Operation
Introduction
The FX16 is a high performance field controller designed to control a
wide range of applications including dual compressor chillers and
rooftops, close control units, packaged air handling units, unit vents,
and water source heat pumps.
The FX16 Master Controller manages a distributed control application
with up to 16-slave controllers (types FX05 Advanced, FX06, FX07,
FX14, or FX15). The FX16 Master Controller has 27 physical
input/output points onboard. You can further expand the FX16 by
connecting the XT91D00/XP91D0x series expansion modules.
Other features include the communication services to transmit event
notification messages via Short Messaging Service (SMS) or by e-mail.
With its onboard Web server, the user can browse and make
adjustments to parameters of the application from a remote location.
Operation Concepts
Local Link Extension Bus
The FX16 Master Controller features a Local Link Extension Bus that
supports up to 16 slave devices. The FX16 can be in a Distributed
Application (FX controllers only) or monitored by the Gateway function
(FX controllers or N2 Open devices). The Local Link Extension Bus
also supports expansion modules (XT/XP modules).
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Distributed Application
The FX16 Master Controller allows you to expand the I/O point and
control capacity by using a distributed application strategy. You can
connect up to 16 slave devices from the Facility Explorer field
controller family to the FX16 Master Controller Local Link Extension
Bus to be included in the Distributed Application. Each slave device
works independently and provides its own information to the network
through its application profile. The FX16 controller polls, refreshes, or
commands the network variables within the controllers to synchronize
the entire distributed application and to get it to work as a single
application. The distributed application is directly downloaded into the
FX16 controller and then the relevant parts are subsequently
downloaded by the FX16 to the connected slaves.
Gateway Function
The FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) features the Gateway object. The
Gateway object can monitor up to 16 devices on the Local Link
Extension Bus that are not slaves to a Distributed Application. These
slave devices can be FX controllers fitted with RS-485 N2 Open
communication cards, N2 Open devices (UNT, VAV, and AHU),
Metasys system compatible devices (VND), or System 91 devices
(DX-9100 and TC-910x).
Web Server
The FX16 Master Controller features an embedded Web server that
allows a remote user, running Internet Explorer, to dial in and establish
a point-to-point communication with the FX16 and to browse alarms,
logged data, configuration parameters, and controller variables included
in the Web pages. The Web pages contained in the FX16 are developed
at design time through a dedicated plug-in of FX Builder. You can limit
the access to the navigation of the FX16 Web pages with several levels
of passwords to different users.
Communication Services
The FX16’s RS-232C communication card option allows the FX16
Master Controller connect to a modem (standard or GSM). The RS232C communication card also allows you to use a null modem to
connect with the standard communication port of a computer.
The communication services of the FX16 Master Controller are defined
in the software configuration in FX Builder. Using a modem, the
controller can send e-mails and SMS messages (only GSM modem) to
report events and trend logs.
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Supervisory Option
You can integrate the FX16 Master Controller into a supervisory
building automation system for continuous monitoring of the control
system. The FX16 Master Controller supports two methods of
integration:
• N2 Open integration
• LONWORKS network integration
Alternatively, you can use the RS-232 communication plug-in card to
allow for a modem connection (either GSM or landline standard models
can be connected) or a null modem connection. This allows a computer
to directly connect to the FX16 for point-to-point communication via
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol.
Alarm and Event Management
The FX16 Master Controller manages and records events generated by
the operating system and events associated with data points or variables
in the control application.
You can also configure the event to send a message via one or more of
the communication services available (e-mail or SMS).
You can view the table of active events and the event history log on the
integral or remote display (MUI) or on a Web browser.
Data Trend Logging
The FX16 Master Controller can log analog and digital data in onboard
flash memory. The original FX16 controllers have a limited amount of
memory for trend logging (16 variables). The latest FX16X Rev. A
controllers have 4 MB of flash memory dedicated to trend logging of up
to 40 variables from within the control application. You can configure
the FX16 Master Controller to record data samples at defined intervals
from one minute to one day, each variable with its own sampling rate.
You can view the trend log buffer from a Web browser, and you can
configure the FX16 to transmit trends at regular intervals via the modem
connection to an e-mail server. A system event message appears if the
trend buffer is not configured in the circular recording mode and the
buffer becomes full.
Time Scheduling
Time Scheduling allows the execution of functions based on a weekly
time schedule and an exception day schedule in a calendar. The
real-time clock operation is supported by an onboard battery with an
average backup time of more than 3 years.
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User Interface
The FX16 Master Controller supports up to two user interfaces that are
either integral or remote. The user interface allows you to display and
edit data point and information from the running application. The user
interface display screen format is fully configurable at design time in
FX Builder. The FX16 can also store a display database with up to five
languages (downloaded at design/commissioning time). You can then
select at runtime the display language from the user interface screen.
Application Configuration and Commissioning
The FX16 is based on an object and services oriented architecture that
includes configurable input/output, control algorithm and real-time
functions, and serial communication options. You can create control
applications, download them into the FX16 controller, and commission
the FX16 using the FX Tools software package.
FX Tools software package provides the following tools:
• FX Builder: You use FX Builder to program and configure Facility
Explorer controllers (using menus, navigation trees, and graphic
screens). With FX Builder, you use the application configuration to
define the physical inputs and outputs, data point values to be
monitored, and the user interface displays of the controller.
• FX Builder Express: You use this special version of FX Builder to
select and configure a predefined application from a library of
standard applications for Facility Explorer controllers (using
selection menus and graphic screens). FX Builder Express is
available in North America only.
• FX CommPro N2/LON: You use this commissioning tool for
Facility Explorer controllers with parameter configuration to control
sequence and loop tuning. With this tool, you can save parameters to
download to other controllers with the same application. The FX
CommPro tool supports controllers on N2 Open and L
ONWORKS
protocol networks.
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Security
The FX Tools software package and the Facility Explorer controllers
come with embedded security features based on the use of two
Identifiers (IDs):
• Family ID (embedded in the controller hardware at the factory)
• Customer ID (embedded in the application file by the user)
The Family ID and the Customer ID provide protection against the
downloading of applications to the wrong controller. The Family ID and
the Customer ID also prevent the unauthorized access within the
software tools to applications developed by other users.
Application Upload/Download
You can download N2 and LON applications to the controller via a
computer using the FX CommPro N2/LON software tool. You can also
upload or download N2 applications using the FX Programming Key.
You can download controller firmware using the FX Loader utility.
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Detailed Operation Procedures
Local Link Extension Bus
The FX16 Master Controller is the highest level field controller in the
Facility Explorer system and is very flexible in terms of expandability.
The FX16 allows you to connect devices to the Local Link Extension
Bus via expansion I/O modules, Distributed Application, or Gateway
strategy.
The maximum recommended point expansion, using the FX16 Master
Controller in a Distributed Application, is 300 monitored physical data
points. See Figure 58.
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Although a fully loaded distributed application normally manages up to
300 physical data points, the performance of the whole application also
depends on a number of important factors:
• Local Link Extension Bus performance. See Local Link Extension
Bus Performances.
• network variables data flow rate and the number of variables in each
slave device in a Distributed Application
• FX16 Master Controller memory availability.
Note: The distributed application is stored in the FX16 controller
and the entire memory is dynamically managed; therefore, the larger
the distributed application, the smaller the memory left for the
display configuration and other services (such as Web and trends).
I/O expansion points from XTs modules on the FX16 Master Controller
do not count as shared network variables. You can only use the value of
an expansion point in a slave device by mapping it to a shared variable
in the FX16 Master Controller.
You can also connect XT modules to FX15 slave devices. The I/O
expansion points then count toward the total number of physical points
managed by the distributed application.
The best use of resources in the FX16 Master Controller is when you
distribute control processes to the slave controllers. Do not use the FX16
as a supervisory controller for points not involved in a control process.
I/O Expansion
The FX16 Master Controller has on-board inputs and outputs for
monitoring and control of local equipment. The Local Link Extension
Bus allows additional inputs and outputs to be connected to the FX16
Master Controller locally or remotely.
The FX16 Master Controller supports up to four XT extension modules
with a variety of combinations of analog and binary, input, and output
points. You can use data from these modules for display or as additional
inputs and outputs for control routines in the FX16 Master Controller (or
other connected controllers).
Extension Modules
An extension module comprises an XT91D00
processor/communications module and one or two XP expansion
modules. The expansion modules provide input/output capability for the
extension modules. The following are available for the XT91D00
extension module:
• XP91D02: six analog inputs and two analog outputs
• XP91D03: eight digital outputs (triac)
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• XP91D04: four digital inputs and four digital outputs (triac)
• XP91D05: eight digital inputs
• XP91D06: four digital outputs 230 VAC (relay) (Europe only)
• XP91D07: four digital outputs 24 VAC (relay) (North America
only)
Local Link Extension Bus Performances
We conducted a performance test with the following system
configuration.
An FX16 Master Controller performing a distributed application
strategy with:
• 8 slave controllers (FX05/10/15)
• 4 XT/XP modules (64 variables)
• 30 variables shared with each slave (240 total)
• 255 network profile variables and parameters in FX16 controller
• 200 objects running in the application
Table 21shows the measured times in seconds for the transfer of a DI in
the source device to a DO in the destination device.
Table 21: Local Extension Bus Performances
Source Destination Min. Max. Average
FX16
FX16
FX16
FX15
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FX10 1.7 6.3 3.5
FX05 2.1 6.1 3.6
XT/XP 1.0 6.2 3.2
FX16 0.7 5.2 2.3
FX16 0.6 8.6 3.9
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Distributed Application
A distributed application is a control strategy managed by the FX16
Master Controller; however, a distributed application executes
concurrently in the FX16 Master Controller and in up to 16 Facility
Explorer controllers connected to the Local Link Bus. The network
variables in the distributes application define the communication
between the controllers. FX16 Master Controller also executes the
communication in the most effective way to maintain the performance
of the entire control system.
Distributed applications are used for the coordinated control of a central
plant and the remote equipment that the central plant serves. For
example, you can apply a distributed application to an FX15 controlling
an air handling unit and a number of FX07 controllers controlling zone
temperature controllers. With the distributed application, you can also
select Facility Explorer controllers to provide the required inputs and
outputs for the individual pieces of physical equipment. Then you can
develop an application that is automatically distributed and executed in
the individual controllers as a single combined control system.
Each slave device works independently and provides its own
information to the network through the application profile. The FX16
controller polls, refreshes, or commands the network variables within
the controllers to synchronize the entire distributed application and to
get it to work as a single application.
The distributed application directly downloads into the FX16 controller
and the relevant parts are subsequently downloaded by the FX16 to the
connected slaves.
Slave Controllers in a Distributed Application Polling
Mechanism
The FX16 Master Controller continuously polls the connected devices
as defined in the control application. As soon as the devices respond,
the FX16 starts to download the relevant part of the distributed
application.
The Facility Explorer controllers used as slave devices must have the
N2 Open communication card properly installed.
The connectable slave controllers appear in Table 22.
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Table 22: Connectable Slave Controllers
Device Order Code
FX05 Advanced Controller
(not for new installations)
FX06 Compact Controller
FX07 Terminal Unit Controller
FX14 OEM Controller
FX10 Advanced OEM Controller
(not for new installations)
FX15 Universal Controller
FX15 Classic Controller
LP-FX05P1x-xxx
LP-FX06Pxx-xxx
LP-FX07Dxx-xxx
LP-FX07Axx-xxx
LP-FX14Dxx-xxx
LP-FX10D2x-xxx
LP-FX10D3x-xxx
LP-FX15D0x-xxx
LP-FX15D5x-xxx
LP-FX15D1x-xxx
LP-FX15D2x-xxx
LP-FX15D6x-xxx
LP-FX15D7x-xxx
LP-FX15X1x-xxx
LP-FX15X2x-xxx
You must set the N2 addresses defined in the distributed application in
the slave controllers before connection to the Local Link Bus.
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Distributed Application Variable Data Flow and Limits
Figure 59: Network Variable Data Flow with Maximum Values
Other FX
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Gateway Function (LP-FX16X Rev. A Only)
The FX16 Master Controller (Rev. A) features the Gateway object. The
Gateway object can monitor up to 16 slave devices on the Local Link
Extension Bus that are not part of a Distributed Application. These
slave devices can be FX controllers with an RS-485 N2 Open
communication card or N2 Open VND (Vendor) devices that are
Metasys compatible. System 91 N2 devices (DX-9100 and TC-910x)
are also supported.
When you evaluate the performance of the Local Link Extension Bus,
you must include controllers connected as devices monitored by a
Gateway object. You should connect no more than 16 devices and the
number of physical input/output data points should not exceed 300 for a
reasonable response (3 to 4 seconds on average) within a control
sequence. If you require a faster response time, then you must reduce
the number of devices and data points. You should also perform a
physical test made with the configuration to measure the actual response
times.
Use the Gateway function to connect the sensor and/or actuators devices
with an N2 Open serial interface (such as a variable speed motor drive).
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Web Server
The FX16 Master Controller features an embedded Web server that
allows a user, running Internet Explorer, to remotely dial in and
establish point-to-point communication with the FX16. Users can
browse alarms, logged data, configuration parameters, and controller
variables if they are included in the Web pages developed at design time
through the dedicated plug-in of FX Builder. You can limit the access to
navigation of the site, which is stored in the controller configuration,
with several levels of user passwords.
Web Configuration
You can configure the Web access via the Application/Notification
Services/Web menu.
When you configure the Web Service, you need to define the
authentication couple data (user identification [UserID] and password)
for each user who connects to the FX16. Multiple users can have the
same authentication data; however, only one user can connect to the
FX16 Master Controller at a time over the PPP connection.
Web Maker
The Web Maker is the FX Builder plug-in dedicated to the design and
development of the Web pages downloadable to the controller.
The World Icon
Figure 60: Edit Service: Web Configuration Window
allows you to open the Web Maker plug-in.
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Default Site Map
The first page that appears is the Index page (Figure 61).
Figure 61: Default Web Site
Setting Up a Point-to-Point Connection on a Windows XP®
Operating System
The FX16 Master Controller provides an embedded Internet
Information Server (IIS), which allows you to view and work with Web
pages in the FX16 controller. You can use two different kinds of PPP
connections to access the FX16 IIS, depending on the user and
application needs:
• local Direct Connection through the RS-232C port and a null
modem connection
• remote Dial-in Internet Connection through a modem from a
normal Internet connection
To create software communications via PPP, you need to configure the
computer to manage these kinds of connections.
To set up a point-to-point connection on a Windows XP operating
system:
1. In the Network Connections manager on your computer, set up the
PPP connection.
2. Create a new connection from the Network Connection manager.
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Figure 62: Make New Connection
3. If you want a direct, null modem connection, set the Network
Connection Type to Set up an advanced connection.
4. If you plan to dial in to the Internet, set the Network Connection
Figure 63: Network Connection Type, Direct Null-Modem
type to Connect to the Internet.
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Figure 64: Network Connection Type, Dial-In Internet
Depending on the connection you selected, the configuration wizard
prompts you to perform different actions.
Setting up a Direct, Null Modem Connection
To set up a direct, null modem connection:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Phone and Modem Options.
Figure 65: Control Panel
2. Select the Modems folder.
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Figure 66: Phone and Modem option
3. Click Add.
Figure 67: Install New Modem
4. Select the Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list
option to select all available modems from the entire proposed list.
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Figure 68: Select Modem Types
5. From the Models list, select Communications cable between two
computers. This option sets up a new null modem device.
Figure 69: Select the Installation Ports
6. Select the All ports option to scan all the RS-232C ports available
on the computer.
7. Locate the new added modem called Communications cable
between two computers.
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Figure 70: Null Modem Created
8. Go through the Network Connection creation (see Figure 63) and
select Set up an advanced connection and click Next. The system
prompts you to choose the role of the computer within the
connection.
9. Select Guest.
Figure 71: Host or Guest
10. Select the Communication device to use for the direct connection
(typically using COM port).
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Figure 72: Select a Device
11. Set the connection availability to Anyone’s use and define the name
for the new connection.
The network connection configuration is now complete. A
Connection window appears.
12. Click Properties to configure the communication device selected
during the Network Connection creation.
Note: If you selected COM Port as communication device, then
you can access the COM configuration page. Configure the
Maximum Speed at 9600 bits per second (bps). You must clear all
the other Hardware Features.
Figure 73: COM Port Configuration
You can now use the connection.
13. Enter the account data into the connection form and click Connect.
Make sure the User Name and Password matches the ones
configured in the FX16 Master Controller.
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Note: The COM port configuration of the computer must match
the configuration defined in the application.
Figure 74: COM Port Configuration (Computer Side)
Figure 75: COM Port Configuration
(FX Builder Side)
Setting Up a Dial-in Internet Connection
After you choose Connect to Internet, the system asks you for an
Internet account or if you want to create a new one.
Because the Internet account is the same as the one from the FX16
Master Controller, you need to manually set up the connection.
To set up a dial-in Internet connection:
1. Select Set up my connection manually.
Figure 76: Modem Type Configuration
(FX Builder Side)
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Figure 77: Internet Account
2. Select Connect using a dial-up modem. The manager
automatically detects the modem installed on the computer.
Figure 78: Select a Device
3. Enter the information related to the FX16 Master Controller Internet
Service Provider (ISP) account. The information requested is the
ISP name and the ISP telephone number.
4. Enter the phone number for the FX16 Master Controller. This phone
number has the embedded Internet Information Server (IIS), which
can manage Internet connections.
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Figure 79: Insert Telephone Number
5. Choose the connection availability to Anyone’s use. Additional
account information such as User Name and Password is required to
continue the Internet Connection Wizard.
Figure 80: Account Logon Information
The connection creation process is now finished. You must now enter
the new connection name and create a new e-mail account, which is not
necessary for an FX16 Master Controller connection.
6. Enter the account data into the connection form and click Connect.
Make sure the User Name and Password matches the ones
configured in the FX16 Master Controller.
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Web Page Loading Time Performance
A performance test was performed with the following system
configuration.
An FX16 Master Controller performing a Distributed Application
Strategy connected to:
• a PSTN modem (56k V.92 U.S. Robotics Modem)
• using Internet Explorer Version 5.5 as a browser.
Table 23 displays the average loading time, in seconds, of the Web page
with 16 displayed parameters.
Table 23: Web Page Loading Time Performance
Number Variables in
Application
62
100
150
255
Number of
Parameters in Web
Page
16 27
16 28
16 30
16 33
Average Time
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Communication Services
The RS-232C Serial Card is a plug-in card that allows the FX16 Master
Controllers to connect to a modem (standard or GSM) or to a computer via
the standard communication port of the computer (null modem
connection). Using a connected modem, the FX16 Master Controller
sends e-mails and SMS messages (GSM modem only) to report alarms,
events, and trend logs.
You can program e-mails to send periodically. Sending e-mails
off-loads the controller memory containing the logged trend data.
The communication services are configurable in FX Builder via the
Application/Notification Services/E-mail or via the
Application/Notification Services/SMS menus.
Figure 81: E-Mail Configuration Figure 82: SMS Configuration
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Supervisory Option
You can integrate the FX16 Master Controller into a supervisory
building automation system for continuous monitoring of the control
systems. The FX16 supports two methods of integration: N2 Open
Integration and LONWORKS Network.
N2 Open Integration
You can connect the FX16 controller to the N2 Open network of a
Building Automation System (BAS). The BAS then has access to all the
control network variables and parameters available in the FX16’s
network profile.
The list of variables and parameters available to the network is defined
in the network profile. The network profile is part of the application
loaded to the controller. You can customize the network profile for each
device.
The FX16, like the other controllers in the Facility Explorer family, can
integrate into Johnson Controls Metasys systems as an N2 Open
Compatible Vendor Device (VND). FX Builder generates a file (.prn)
that contains the relevant information from a control application for the
integration of the FX16 into a supervisory workstation or supervisory
controller with an N2 Open interface. The .prn file contains columns
labeled Point Type and Point Address. This information generates the
Network Point Type and Network Point Address in the supervisory
system or controller.
N2 Open Network Profile Limits
The FX16 N2 Open interface exposes up to 62 network variables
(volatile points) and up to 100 parameters (permanent points) to the
N2 Open network. The Device Application Network Profile imposes
this limitation.
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LONWORKS Network
An FX16 controller fitted with a LON communication card enables the
FX16 to send and receive data to and from LON controllers on a
LONWORKS network. The FX16 controller can also send data on request
to a supervisory system or a supervisory controller fitted with a
LONWORKS network interface card.
The FX16’s LON network profile is defined along with the control
application using FX Builder. You can configure the Network Variable
Input (NVI) and Network Variable Output (NVO) points in the network
profile of the control application using a LONWORKS network
management tool (binding tool). This allows the NVI and NVO to
transmit and receive data over the LONWOR KS network.
A network of FX controllers fitted with the LON communication card
can share data on a peer-to-peer basis. The network supervisory
controller is not required to pass data from one controller to another.
LONWORKS Network Profile Limits
The FX16 LONWORKS interface can expose up to 62 Network Variables
(NVIs and NVOs) and up to 100 Configuration Parameters (CPs) to the
LONWORKS network. This limitation is imposed by the LONWORKS
Neuron processor on the communication card.
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Event Management
The FX16 Master Controller manages and records events or errors that
the operating system generates. The FX16 also manages and records
and events associated with data points or variables in the control
application.
System Events
System events indicate that the control system requires some attention
and includes events, such as:
• system power up
• trend buffer full
• communication message failure (E-mail, SMS)
• device communication error
• application or display diagnostic error
Application Events
Application events indicate that the controlled equipment requires
attention or that the controlled conditions are not within the expected
limits. For example:
• analog value is outside of a desired range
• status value represents a condition that is not normal
When an event goes into the active state, the FX16 enters the event into
the table of active events and the event history log with the time and
date of occurrence. A message then appears on the display screen of the
FX16.
You can also configure the FX16 to send the event message to one or
more of the following:
• e-mail Message Server
• mobile telephone with Short Message Service (SMS)
If you configure active events to require user acknowledgement, the
FX16 only removes events from the active events table when the events
are acknowledged and returned to the inactive or normal state. You can
acknowledge events from the integral remote MUI.
You can view the table of active events and the event history log on the
remote user interface or Web browser.
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Note: The FX16 Master Controller manages two main processes
working on the same RS-232C modem port: the Web server and the
SMS server. The two processes share the RS-232C plug-in card
applying a time-sharing philosophy. If an event goes into the active
state and it requires an SMS transmission, the SMS server and E-mail
have a higher priority over the Web server.
Events Plug-In
FX Builder includes an Events Plug-In, which allows you to configure
the events needed to treat and the type of treatment to use.
The Events Menu Item opens the Event Plug-In (Figure 83).
The LP-FX16 (not Rev. A) Master Controller handles 20 events,
whereas the latest LP-FX16X Rev. A Master Controller handles up to
250 events.
You can define events on binary (two state) or enumerated (multistate)
variables in the Network Profile or in the Application Profile. Another
group of events are defined as the System Events Group and comprise
predefined event conditions related to the proper execution of the
application.
The message destinations are the available contacts and groups defined
in the Address Book. The message destinations enable the user to select
the required destination for the selected event. You must uniquely
define each final destination in case the user wants to send notification
to more than one contact. The final destination can also be a group
definition within the Address Book. Groups contain all the contacts to
receive a notification at the same time.
Figure 83: Event Maker Screen
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Data Trend Logging
You can configure the FX16 Master Controller to record data samples
from within the control application at defined intervals. The sample
interval is defined for each variable. You can set the sample interval
from every minute to once per day.
LP-FX16D and LP-FX16X (Not Rev. A) Models
The LP-FX16D and LP-FX16X (not Rev. A) models can trend
16 variables with up to 2,000 samples each. Therefore, these models can
trend 16 variables at 15 minute intervals for 20 days.
LP-FX16X Rev. A Models
The LP-FX16X Rev. A models have an extended memory allocation of
4 MB for the trend log. These models can trend 40 variables with up to
10,000 samples each. Therefore, these models can trend 40 variables at
15 minute intervals for 100 days.
You can view the trend data for each variable in a text format on the
integral or remote user interface within a specified time range.
You can also view the trend log buffer from a Web browser. You can
then copy and paste the trend information into a spreadsheet application,
such as Excel, for further processing and electronic storage. The trend
logs can also be transmitted at regular intervals from one hour to every
day via the telephone modem connection to an e-mail server. The FX16
generates a system event message if the trend buffer is not configured in
the circular recording mode and the buffer becomes full.
You can control the trend logging of each variable by a logic variable so
that trending only occurs during certain times of the day or week or
when a particular equipment status or alarm exists.
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Time Scheduling
The FX16 Master Controller has a real-time clock with battery backup
and clock, scheduler, and calendar objects. You can configure the FX16
(via FX Builder) to perform functions based on a weekly time schedule.
Real-Time Clock (LP-FX16D and LP-FX16X [Not Rev. A])
Use this object to set the time of the hardware clock and make its
parameters available to the application.
Clock and Date Set (LP-FX16X Rev. A)
Use this object to set the time of the hardware clock and make its
parameters available to the application. This object also manages the
automatic summer and winter daylight saving time changeover.
On-Off Time Scheduler
The On-Off Time Scheduler object controls a binary (On-Off) output
according to a configurable event sche dule, real time, day of the week and
holidays (or exception days) in the calendar.
Use FX Builder to preconfigure the scheduler and FX CommPro to
modify the scheduler in a graphic format. You can modify the scheduler
from the integral/remote interface or Web page if configured in the
application.
You can also define a logic command to force the Time Scheduler
object output to On or Off for a simple override function from a user
interface or the Web page for remote access.
Figure 84: On-Off Scheduler Definition
Weekly Occupancy Scheduler
The Weekly Occupancy Scheduler object con trols a m ultistate output wi th
the states of Occupied, Standby and Unoccupied. This is according to a
configurable event schedule, real time, day of the week, and holidays
(exception days) in the calendar.
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Use FX Builder to preconfigure the scheduler and FX CommPro to
modify the scheduler in a graphic format. You can modify the scheduler
from the integral/remote interface or Web page if the scheduler was
configured in the application.
You can also define a multistate command to force the Time Scheduler
object output to Occupied, Standby, or Unoccupied. This is a simple
override function from a user interface or Web page for remote access.
Figure 85: Weekly Occupancy Scheduler Definition
Exceptions Calendar
Use the Exceptions Calendar in FX Builder to define holidays or exception
days in a graphic format. Use FX CommPro to modify the holidays or
the integral or remote user interface if configured in the application.
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User Interfaces
The FX16 Master Controller can support to up to two user interfaces
allowing the capability to display and edit data point and information in
the running application. The user interface application is fully
configurable using FX Builder. The FX16 Master Controller can store a
user interface database with up to five different languages (defined in
the application). You can then select, through a configuration parameter
on the screen, the displayed language.
A user interface is optional. This means that the controller can also
work without a user interface.
One user interface can be integral. Depending on the controller model,
one interface can be panel-mounted and one or two can be remotely
wall-mounted. The total number of user interfaces cannot exceed two
units.
The display models that connect to the FX16 are:
• LP-DIS60P20-0C: Panel mount, non-isolated version. Medium User
Interface, 4x26 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD),
IP54, extended temperature range: -20°C (68°F) to 50°C (122°F).
• LP-DIS60P21-0C: Wall mount isolated version. Medium User
Interface, 4x26 character backlit LCD, IP54, extended temperature
range: -20°C (68°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Figure 86: Medium User Interface
Mount the panel mount version up to 3 m (9.8 ft) from the controller.
Mount the wall mount version up to 1 km (0.6 miles) from the
controller.
To connect the panel mount, use the cable connection kit
(LP-KIT007-000C), with a phone jack on the MUI side and a screw
connector on the FX16 side.
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Multi-language Database
All the text on the user interface display is fully programmable. You can
enter up to five different languages using the table provided in the
programming tool that lists all the texts for translation. You can then
select the preferred language from a screen menu after you log onto the
system.
The display plug-in allows you to develop the main display application
in the chosen primary language. An export feature then allows you to
export all the different strings and names of variables to a file that can
be translated. The translation must follow certain rules (for example,
maximum string length).
An import feature of the display plug-in inserts the additional language
databases into the display application (ready for the download).
This feature is well suited for those who export systems to many
countries in the world or for systems in areas where more than one
language is spoken.
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Application Configuration and Commissioning
The programming and configuration of the FX16 Master Controller is
done using the navigation trees and graphic screens of FX Builder.
FX Builder is part of the FX Tools Pro software package.
The applications are generated in a graphic screen environment with
many features that help you build the application quickly and
accurately. The applications are built from standard function blocks and
control objects that you can nest in custom assemblies, which you can
save for reuse in other applications. The tool offers complete flexibility
in the generation of applications but has the features to save and reuse
existing assemblies and standard applications where appropriate for an
economic solution.
The configuration includes the definition of the devices to connect, the
physical inputs and outputs and data points to monitor, and the format
of the user interface. If a Web browser monitors the FX16 Master
Controller, FX Builder provides the environment for the design of the
Web pages and the data content for display on the browser screen.
You can define the communication parameters for supervisory functions
and event messaging in FX Builder. You can define user profiles with
passwords to protect the FX16 Master Controller from unauthorized
access. In FX Builder, you also configure trend logs, generate time
schedules, and define event messages.
FX Builder builds the control functions that the FX16 Master Controller
executes. FX Builder builds these control functions using data from
monitored controllers and commands from the integral or remote
display, embedded Web server, SMS messages, or a supervisory system
(if connected to the controller via a communications card).
In particular, FX Builder builds a distributed application or Gateway
object application that encompasses the control functions of the FX16
Master Controller and up to 16 Facility Explorer controllers on its local
link bus.
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