Johnson Controls Facility Explorer FX40 Product Bulletin

Product Bulletin FX40
Issue Date September 20, 2005

FX40 Supervisory Controller

The FX40 brings a new generation of Web-based
technology into the Facility Explorer product family.
The FX40 manages a network of field controllers
using standard communication protocols. It also
supports a full set of building automation features
and functions specifically designed for commercial
facilities, including event scheduling, alarm
management, histories, and totalization.

The FX40 can support up to 100 field controllers
using any combination of N2, L
BACnet® Internet Protocol (IP) protocols. The FX40
also provides onboard, hardwired input and output
points for direct monitoring of equipment status or
analog sensors and control of auxiliary devices or
alarms.

The FX40 provides a user interface and
configuration tool that users can access with a Web
browser. Multiple users can concurrently connect to
the FX40. Security and presentation preferences are
managed through user profiles, logon IDs, and
passwords. Remote access is easily achieved from
an Internet, intranet, or a dial-up connection.

ONWORKS®, and

Figure 1: FX40

Features and Benefits

 Web-Based User Interface Requires no proprietary or desktop software

to access the FX40. A Web browser is all that
is needed.

 Adoption of Industry

Standard Communication
Protocols

 Onboard Configuration

Tool

 Onboard Inputs and

Outputs

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Allows for the integration of a wide variety of
field controllers. This includes Facility Explorer
field controllers and controllers provided by
others without intermediate gateways or
translators.

Allows configuration and system diagnosis
from any Web browser.

Allows direct control of auxiliary devices,
which could reduce the number of field
devices.

Overview

The FX40 provides integrated control supervision
and network management services for one or more
local networks of field controllers used to monitor
and control Heating, Ventilating, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and other electrical
systems. The FX40 provides system-wide
coordination of field controller activities to improve
occupant comfort, reduce energy usage, and
optimize operating efficiencies. The FX40 organizes
system information into user displays, reports, and
graphics that users can access from a Web browser.

Onboard Inputs and Outputs (I/Os)

The FX40 features 10 onboard inputs and outputs
for direct control over auxiliary devices, such as
temperature and humidity sensors, pressure
transducers, alarm indicators, and energy meters.

The FX40 I/O complement includes:

• four form C Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT)
relay outputs rated for 24 VAC/DC @ 2 Ampere
resistive each with Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
indication

• six universal inputs for 10k ohm type III
thermistors, 4-20 mA and 0-10 VDC active
inputs, or dry contact binary inputs

Supported Field Controllers

The FX40 can interface with many different types of
field controllers and monitoring devices. Three
field-level network communication protocols are
currently supported: N2, L
BACnet IP Ethernet.

N2 Communication

The FX40 includes one RS-485 communication port
and an N2 protocol driver that allows integration of a
wide variety of N2 field controllers. Supported
N2 field controllers include:

• Facility Explorer Field Controllers fitted with an
N2 Open Communication Card (for example,
FX05, FX15, FX16, or MD20)

• Metasys® Application Specific Controller (ASC)
devices (Air Handling Unit [AHU], Unitary [UNT],
Variable Air Volume [VAV])

• Metasys System 91 Devices (DX-9100)

• Metasys Variable Air Volume Modular Assembly

(VMA1400)

• third-party devices supporting N2 Open protocol
(VND)

LONWORKS Communication

The FX40 includes one LONWORKS FTT-10A port
and a LonTalk® device protocol driver that allows
integration of L

ONMARK® devices, including:

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• Facility Explorer field controllers fitted with a

ONWORKS Communication Card (for example,

L
FX05, FX15, or FX16)

• third-party L
certified)

ONMARK devices (compliant or

BACnet IP Ethernet

The FX40 includes one 10/100 Mb Ethernet
communication port and a BACnet IP driver that
allows integration of BACnet devices. The FX40 can
integrate field controllers that support standard
BACnet objects and services.

To determine if a third-party BACnet device is
supported, compare its Protocol Implementation
Conformance Statement (PICS) with the FX40 PICS.
This includes the supported BACnet Interoperability
Building Blocks (BIBB) and details the level of
BACnet conformance.
of an FX40 configuration.

Figure 2 displays an example

Figure 2: Example of an FX40 Configuration

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FX Workbench

Users can configure the FX40 controller with the FX
Workbench tool. FX Workbench can operate as a
software application on a computer, or the FX40 can
serve up the application for users to access via a
Web browser.

In addition, users can configure the FX40 online
while directly or remotely connected with FX
Workbench. The PC version of FX Workbench
allows users to create an FX40 configuration offline
and then download it at a later time. FX Workbench
also:

• provides the automatic discovery of L
and BACnet devices and points

• provides assisted importing of N2 device points

• provides a check box method of enabling and

disabling point extensions, such as scheduling,
histories, and totalization

• automatically links the field device’s occupancy
point to the scheduler

• automatically creates graphics and binds the
graphics to point information

ONWORKS

System User Interface

The FX40 User Interface (UI) provides the user with
system-wide monitoring and controlling capability.
The UI is embedded and provided by the FX40. This
allows users to access the system from anywhere on
the supervisory network via a Web browser.

System administrators can format the UI according
to specific user preferences. The presentation of the
information can be as rich or as limited as needed to
support a variety of user interface hardware
(computer, Personal Digital Assistant [PDA], or cell
phone). For a richer user interface experience, the
FX40 incorporates a full library of HVAC equipment
and control symbols, ductwork and piping symbols,
and animated graphics.

Figure 3: Facility Explorer User Interface

Building Automation Features

Event Scheduling

In Event Scheduling (Figure 4), users determine
certain scheduling activities like building occupancy
and the start and stop times of HVAC equipment
based on regular, repeating, or unique events. The
user interface provides a visual method to configure
the schedule time and date.

Figure 4: Event Scheduling

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Histories

The Histories feature (Figure 5) allows the FX40 to
collect, store, and display pertinent system data for
analysis. This includes control performance
indication, energy consumption, and system
troubleshooting. Users can configure the FX40 to
create a history on any data point in the FX40
system database. The Histories feature present s the
stored data either graphically or in a sortable table.
Users can export stored data in a TXT, PDF, or CSV
format.

Figure 6: Alarms

Totalization

The Totalization feature allows the FX40 to
accumulate data on a point over a period of time.
Users can add a totalization extension to any data
point in the FX40 system database to summarize
runtime, to accumulate change of state counts, or to
summarize dynamic analog data.

Figure 5: Histories

Alarming

The Alarm feature (Figure 6) allows the FX40 to
route and manage alarms and events according to
user-defined criteria. Users can configure the FX40
to generate alarms on any data point in the FX40
system database. Each alarm record c ontains
valuable information, including the alarm and
return-to-normal time and date, time duration in
current state, text description, and alarm class.

The alarm class allows the routing of alarms with
similar characteristics to common recipients. Users
can create multiple alarm classes to have a variety
of alarm routing options. Users can configure alarm
recipients to receive alarms via a Web browser or
e-mail. Alarm recipients have a variety of options to
manage alarms, including sorting, acknowledging,
silencing, and tagging.

Software Upgrades

Each FX40 includes a 1-year software maintenance
agreement. This agreement allows you to upgrade
the FX40 software with any new or interim service
release for 1 year from the date of purchase. Once
the software maintenance agreement expires, you
can order additional upgrades. See
details.

Table 1 for

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Table 1: FX40 Ordering Information

Part Number Description

LP-FX4020A-0

LP-FX4022A-0

LP-FX40MA-0

LP-FX40UPG-0

LP-FXTSUP-0
LP-FXTSUPP-0

FX40 pre-loaded with FX Workbench, N2 Driver, L
(Supports a maximum of 100 devices). Includes a 1-year software maintenance agreement.

FX40 with factory installed modem. Pre-loaded with FX Workbench, N2 Driver, L
Driver, BACnet IP driver. (Supports a maximum of 100 devices). Includes a 1-year software
maintenance agreement.

One additional year of annual software maintenance for one FX40. Includes ne w releases and
interim service releases for 1 year from the date of purchase. Covers all applications or drivers
licensed for the FX40.

One time, new release software upgrade for one FX40. Includes all applications and drivers
licensed for the FX40.

FX Workbench (PC version)
FX Workbench Pro (PC version)

ONWORKS Driver, BACnet IP driver.

ONWORKS

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Technical Specifications

Table 2: FX40 Controller (Part 1 of 2)

Product Codes
Power Requirements

Environmental

General

LP-FX4020A-0, LP-FX4022A-0
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
25 VA maximum
Lead wires for hot/neutral (wire nut), stud for ground connection
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing

Motorola® Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) Processor @ 250 MHz
Facility Explorer Control Engine with direct I/O support objects
128 MB RAM, 32 MB flash for database backup
One 10/100 MB Ethernet RJ-45 connector
FCC Class A computing device
Wind River VxWorks® Operating System with Jeode® Java® Virtual Machine
Facility Explorer Software with I/O control objects

Communications

Inputs/Outputs

Battery Backup

One 10/100 Mb Ethernet port–RJ-45 connection
One RJ-45 connector for RS-232 port
One RS-485 port (up to 57,600 baud)
One L

ONWORKS port–FTT-10 with Weidmuller connector

Optional auto-dial/auto-answer 56k modem; RJ-11 connector (uses the RS­232 port when installed)

Four form C SPDT relay outputs rated for 24 VAC/DC @ 2 ampere resistive
One LED indicator for each relay
Six Universal Inputs for 10k ohm Type III (10k 4A1-International) Thermistor,

4/20 mA current loop, 0 to 10 volt, or dry contact
12-bit A/D converter
Thermistor Sensor Range: 23.3 to 57.2°C (10 to 135°F). Input accuracy is in

the range of ±1% of span, characteristic curve is customizable
0 – 10 volt or 4/20 mA accuracy is ±2% of span, without user calibration. Uses

an external resistor for current input (four provided). Self-powered or board
powered sensors accepted.

Dry contacts (on UI) 20 Hz max. frequency (25 ms minimum pulse width) 3V
open circuit, 300 µA short-circuit current

20 VDC @ 80 mA to drive 4/20 mA powered sensors.
24 VDC terminal and external resistor can be used if monitoring contacts that

require higher voltages or higher current.
All I/O uses screw terminals on 0.2 in. centers
Provided for all on board functions including I/O.
Monitored and trickle charged.
Battery maintains processor operation through power failures for a

predetermined interval, then writes all data to flash memory, shuts processor
down, and maintains clock for a minimum of 5 years.

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Table 2: FX40 Controller (Part 2 of 2)

Chassis – Housed in Metal
Enclosure

Intended for indoor wall mounting only
Cooling: Internal air convection
Dimensions: 11 x 14 x 2.5 in. (27.94 x 35.56 x 6.35 cm)
Weight: Net 4 lbs. (1.814 kg), gross 5 lbs. (2.268 kg)

Agency Listing

United States - UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX, under UL 916,
Energy Management Equipment

FCC compliant to CFR 47, part 15, subpart B, class A
Canada - UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX7, under CSA C22.2 No.

205, Signal Equipment
Industry Canada compliant to ICES-003

Table 3: FX Workbench Requirements

Processor
Operating System

Web Browser

Memory
Hard Disk
Network Support

The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For application at conditions beyond these
specifications, contact a Facility Explorer technical support resource. Johnson Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from
misapplication or misuse of its products.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

Industry Canada (IC) Statement
This Class (A) digital apparatus meets all 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.

Intel® Pentium® 4, 1 GHz or higher
Microsoft® Windows NT® Version 4.0 with SP 4.0 or later
Microsoft Windows® 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or later
Netscape Communicator® Version 4.5 or later
512 MB minimum
1 GB minimum, 5 GB recommended
Ethernet 10/100 Mb with RJ-45 connector

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