Red Lion PAX2C Data Sheet

FlexCard™: Universal PAX®2 Modules

Red Lion Automation Series

Field-Installable FlexCard Modules

Red Lion’s FlexCard modules quickly expand the
functionality of PAX2C PID controllers to meet
application requirements.

Red Lion’s PAX2C PID controllers offer the capability to add and change FieldCard
modules and PAX option cards as your application and communications requirements
change. Red Lion’s field-upgradeable solutions are the perfect alternative to
competitive meters that require a new meter every time conditions change.

APPLICATIONS

> Factory Automation

> Flow and Temperature

> Manufacturing

> Process Control

FEATURES & BENEFITS

> Field-Installable FlexCard Modules

• Allows PAX2C PID controllers to quickly meet
any PID control application requirement

• Reduces inventory requirements and expands
available PID control monitoring

> Plug-and-Play Installation

• FlexCard modules can be installed in any available
card slot

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

> Field-Installable FlexCard Modules Provide:

• Optional Heater Current Monitor

• Optional Secondary Process Input

• Optional Full PID Controller

> Plug-and-Play Installation

> Crimson® Software Programmable

> Variety of FlexCard Module Options

• Heater current module provides warning and alarm
before heater elements fail

• Integrate multi-zone PID control into a single PAX2C
display reducing space and complexity

• Remote setpoint module offers secondary process
inputs or remote setpoint input

> Easily Programmed

• Easily configured using Crimson software or keypad
on face of meter

• Simple and intuitive programming

Field-Installable FlexCard Modules

Alignment

POWER

Power for the card is provided via PAX2C controller

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO ALL MODULES)

Four Solid-State NFET Outputs

Type: Switched DC, N channel open drain MOSFET
Current Rating: 1 ADC max
VDS On: < 0.2 V @ 1A
VDS Max: 30 VDC
Offstate Leakage Current: 0.5 μA max

OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY

+Volt: 18 to 25 VDC @ 40 mA max

CONNECTIONS

Rear Terminals: Fixed

Type: High compression cage-clamp terminal block
Wire Strip Length: 0.31” (8 mm)
Wire Gauge Capacity: 26 to 16 AWG (0.14 to 1.5 mm2)
Torque: 4.4-5.3 inch-lbs (0.5-0.6 N-m)

Top Terminals: Removable

Type: Spring - cage terminal block
Wire Strip Length: 0.27” (7.0 mm)
Wire Gauge Capacity: 24 to 16 AWG (0.2 to 1.5 mm2)

CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES

Complies with all certifications and compliances of the host

PAX2C controller

PX2FCA00 PROCESS INPUT/PID CONTROLLER FLEXCARD:
SPECIFICATIONS

Input Ranges: 0 to 10 VDC, 0 to 20 mA DC
A/D Conversion: 16 bit, 6.8 samples/sec
Input Specifications:

Input Range Accuracy @

0-50°C

10 V 20 mA 0.1% of span 538 KΩ 10 Ω 30 V 150 mA

Input Impedance Max Input Signal

PX2FCA10 HEATER CURRENT MONITOR FLEXCARD:
SPECIFICATIONS

A/D Conversion: 16 bit, 6.8 samples/sec
Input Specifications:

Type: Single phase, full wave monitoring of load currents
Input: 100 mA AC output from current transformer
Input Resistance: 5 Ω
Accuracy: ±2.0% full scale, 5 to 100% of range
Frequency: 50 to 400 Hz
Overload: 200 mA (continuous)
Output on time delay for break alarm: 1 second)

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

Slots

Main
Circuit
Board

Standard Card
Connectors

Finger

Tab

Slot #

123

ORDERING GUIDE

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

PX2FCA00 Process Input/PID Controller FlexCard

PX2FCA10 Heater Current Monitor FlexCard

FlexBus
Connectors

Finger
Tab

Connect. Monitor. Control.