
• Modular, programmable room automation stations for HVAC, lighting, and
shading.
• BACnet / IP communications; BACnet profile ASC (BTL label).
• Optional island bus to connect TX-I/O modules with any data point mix
(including bus supply).
• Optional KNX PL-Link peripheral bus to connect sensors, actors and room
units (including bus supply).
• Optional DALI bus to connect ballasts (including bus supply).
• Optional Connection of individual devices with KNX S-Mode via
KNX PL-Link.
• Ethernet switch for communication and tool connection.
• USB Device interface.
• Operating voltage AC 24 V.
• Mounting on standard mounting rail.

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Use
Starting with Desigo V5, PXC3 series room automation stations with Total Room
Automation applications (TRA) can be used for buildings with more sophisticated
requirements on functionality and flexibility. TRA is used when several disciplines
(HVAC, lighting, shading) are combined to form one total solution and when total
flexibility is required. TRA is perfect for solutions optimizing energy (class A)
without loss of comfort.
Functions
A PXC3 series room automation station can assume control for multiple rooms.
These programmable room automation stations provide the infrastructure to
provide and process system- and application-specific functions.
Desigo
version
Product No.
Stock No.
Function Number of I/O
data points
KNX PLLink
TX-I/O modules DALI bus
100A
S55376-C118
DALI applications
only
64 3) - - - -
max. 64
ballasts
4)
PXC3.E72-100A
S55376-C130
140 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 72 physical
I/O points
- -
PXC3.E72A-
100A
S55376-C131
typically 4 rooms
typically 8 room
segments
1)
140 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 72 physical
I/O points
max. 64
ballasts
4)
PXC3.E75-100A
S55376-C132
typically 8 rooms
typically 16 room
280 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 200 physical
I/O points
- -
PXC3.E75A-
100A
S55376-C133
typically 8 rooms
typically 16 room
segments
1)
280 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 200 physical
I/O points
max. 64
ballasts
4)
V5.1
V5.1SP
2)
PXC3.E72
S55376-C100
typically 4 rooms
typically 8 room
140 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 72 physical
I/O points
- -
PXC3.E72A
S55376-C101
140 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 72 physical
I/O points
max. 64
ballasts 4)
PXC3.E75
S55376-C102
typically 8 rooms
typically 16 room
segments
2)
280 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 200 physical
I/O points
- -
PXC3.E75A
S55376-C103
280 3)
max. 64
devices
max. 200 physical
I/O points
max. 64
ballasts 4)
1)
Architectural building grid (also called room axis).
2)
If V6 applications are loaded into a V5.1 device, less rooms are supported,
because V6 applications require more memory space.
To find out, DCM features the Load calculation tool.
3)
Total number of data point used by TX-I/O, KNX PL-Link and DALI.
For details see Desigo Technical principles CM110664, chapter 18.
4)
Commercially available DALI -ballasts with a DALI address.

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• The room automation stations have a 2-port Ethernet switch to support for lowcost cabling via line topology.
• A USB Device port is available for service and commissioning.
• TX-I/O modules connected directly to the PXC3 allow for direct connection of
field devices. This offers maximum flexibility.
• The KNX PL-Link peripheral bus supports room operator units, sensors, and
actuating devices. Selected Siemens field devices to the KNX PL-Link bus
(devices with the KNX PL-Link logo) can be connected.
The KNX PL-Link bus supports integration of commercially available devices
with KNX S-Mode (requires ETS engineering).
• The DALI bus supports lighting control. Commercially available DALI EBGs
(electronic ballasts) can be connected.
Equipment combinations
Depending on the type, PXC3 series room automation stations can be operated
with TX-I/O devices and devices with KNX PL-Link.
Yes 1 Self-contained Emergency Lighting
Low Voltage Halogen Lamps
Conversion digital into D.C. Voltage
*) Partly supported means that basic functions are supported like with type 0, but
no further type specific functions.
**) In Desigo V6 and later

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Mechanical design
The compact build allows for mounting the devices on a standard mounting rail.
1
2
3
45
6
8
9
7
11
12 12
10
13
12
Island bus plug connection
T 10 A fuse for AC 24 V peripheral supply via island bus
Plug-in terminal block (operating voltage)
Plug-in terminal block KNX PL-Link
2-port Ethernet switch (with 2 LEDs per port for display purposes)
LED display for device and system status
Slider for mounting on DIN rail
Island bus cover (supplied with the device)
The bus supplies for island bus, KNX PL-Link and DALI are integrated in the room
automation station.
For better reliability of the room automation station, the bus supplies and the
AC 24 V outlets are independent from the room automations station's own supply.
V6: The bus supplies are switched on by default and can be swiched off via tool if
not needed.
V5.1: The bus supplies are switched off automatically as long as no device is
connected to the respective bus during engineering.
V5.1 devices do NOT support the V6 functionality of field bus supply management.
The internal KNX PL-Link supply must not be operated in parallel with an
external supply. It must be switched off via tool when using an external supply.
This is typically the case if the devices connected to the KNX PL-Link consume
more than the 160 mA available from the internal supply.

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The internal bus supplies can be reinforced by external power supply modules.
An additional TXS1.12F10 supply module must be switched on and off at the same
time as the room automation station. Otherwise, DC 24 V island bus supply may
sag, resulting in alarms.
LED indicators (depending on the type)
9203z 02
RUN
FLT
IB
PL
DALI
SRV
1)
2)
1) Service pin
2) Service pin DALI
Start-up or program halted
Wrong or corrupted application.
Flashing
Continuously OFF
Island bus communication.
No modules connected
TX-I/O modules not configured or
Flashing
Continuously OFF
KNX PL-Link communication.
KNX PL-Link not used or communication
DALI not used or communication fault.
Blinking
Blinking per wink
No application loaded.
Physical identification of the room
Link 10 Mbps
*)
Wink command
pattern:
2s
1s
21s
5 Hz 5 Hz
9222z02
2s
1s
(depending on the type)
1)
Short press Ethernet Physical identification of the room automation
DALI test: All ballasts On or Off.
Long press
DALI test: Start / stop the following function:
"All ballasts blink (2 s On, 2 s Off)".
Product documentation
• Engineering and commissioning: See ABT online help.
• Installation manual Desigo TRA, CM111043.
• TX-I/O planning and installation manual, CM110562.
• Application Guide for IP Networks in Building Automation Systems, CM110668.
• Desigo Technical principles CM110664, chapters 18 and 26.

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Engineering
• Each device has a unique serial number for commissioning support.
It is also located on the removable barcode label: See the ABT online help for
the associated workflow.
• Each device has a unique MAC address.
• Each device with KNX PL-Link has a unique KNX ID.
• Cable length, topology, etc.: See installation manual Desigo TRA, CM111043.
Caution!
• The cable insulation must always comply with the present rated voltage.
• When the supply voltage of the room automation station is transited to external
devices, the cable cross section must always correspond to the rated current
of the safety circuit breaking device.
Observe local regulations in any case.
Mounting
The room automation stations can be snapped onto a standard mounting rail.
The automation station has pluggable screw terminal blocks to connect the AC 24
V supply, the AC 24 V outlets, the KNX PL-Link, and the DALI bus.
The TX-I/O modules are snapped onto the mounting rail on the right side of the
room automation station. The island bus is created automatically in this process.
• Wall, horizontal from left to right
• On a horizontal surface.
• Wall, vertical from bottom to top
Ambient temperature -5...50 °C /
Ambient temperature -5...45 °C /
*) 50 °C / 122 °F is admissible if the bus supplies use max. 2/3 of the specified
load: KNX PL-Link 105mA, DALI 85mA and island bus 400mA.
PXC3.E16A-100A: 50 °C / 122 °F is admissible without restrictions.
You must ensure, however, that sufficient ventilation is available to maintain
the permissible ambient temperature for the devices (inside the cabinet /
installation box).
Outside, the temperature must be 10 K lower.
Installation
See installation manual Desigo TRA, CM111043.
Island bus Polarity: If a TXS1.12F10 supply module is connected to output
24 V, do not invert ~ and ⊥.
The devices are not damaged but island bus communications will not work.
Operation
If island bus or USB communications do not work, this is an indicator that the
AC 24 V operating voltage is incorrectly wired (conductors ~ and ⏊ inverted).

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Technical data
Operating voltage
(24V~, ⊥ )
Safety extra-low voltage SELV or
protection by extra-low voltage PELV
AC 24 V -15 % / +20%
48...63 Hz
Operating data
Processor PXC3.E...-100A (V6)
Texas Instruments AM3352, 600 MHz
Atmel AT91SAM9G20, 400 MHz
Memory PXC3.E...-100A (V6)
PXC3.E7... (V5.1)
512 MB SDRAM (DDR3)
512 MB NAND Flash
128 MB SDRAM (SDR)
Max. permissible input current
AC 24 V (through terminals 5 and 6)
(Ext. fusing compulsory: max. T 10 A
melting fuse or max. C 10 A circuit
Base load (without loading by modules
and field devices)
8 VA / 0.33 A
Island bus supply *)
KNX PL-Link supply *) **)
*) The bus supplies can be switched off via tool if not used.
**) The NX PL-Link supply MUST be switched off via tool if an external
Transit power AC 24 V
TX-IO (island bus)
KNX PL-Link: AC 24V
(terminals 3, 4)
AC 24 V / 6 A
(terminals 7 and 8, for additional
144 VA / 6 A
48 VA / 2 A
144 VA / 6 A
(only if the sum of 10 A at terminals
AC 24 V /2 A (KNX PL-Link, terminals
3 and 4)
PTC resistor, short-circuit proof
AC 24 V (terminals 7 and 8)
No internal fusing
Island bus conductor V~
T 10A fuse (slow, exchangeable)
• Energy reserve (supercap) to support real-time clock (3 days).
• Start-up time after power failure: approx. 90 s
100BaseTX, IEEE 802.3 compatible
10 / 100 Mbps, autosensing
Protective circuit against surges and
over current
Yes (balancing currents are limited, also
in the GND conductor)

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Siemens specific protocol
(sufficient for typically 8 TX-I/O modules)
Parallel switchable with 3 supply
For details, see: TX-I/O planning and
installation manual, CM110562)
Short-circuit proof, overload-proof
Protection against faulty wiring with
KNX, galvanically separated
Max. supply
Note: for devices with higher power
requirement, use the output AC 24 V
2 A, see above.
160 mA for max 32 devices with KNX
PL-Link. Default: Auto detection; must
be turned off via ABT if external bus
supply is used.
Up to 64 devices with KNX PL-Link can
be operated using one or two external
Protection Short-circuit proof
Protection against miswiring up to AC 24 V
DALI, galvanically separated
Reinforced insulation for 230 V (1.5 kV)
Suitable for installations in overvoltage
128 mA for max 64 DALI devices
Upon power-on, AC 230 V bus voltage is
recognized on terminals DA+ and DA–.
NO protection against miswiring with AC 24 V or AC 230 V:
Voltage between DA+ / DA+ or between DA– / DA– will destroy the DALI PCB!
Wiring, topology, cable
length, cross section
See installation manual TRA, CM111043.
Connection terminals,
plug-in
Construction type
Copper-wire or Cu-strand
with wire end sleeve
Copper-strand without
Pluggable screw terminals
1 x 0.6 mm dia. to 2.5 mm2 (22 to 14 AWG)
or 2 x 0.6 mm dia. to 1,0 mm
2
(22 to 18 AWG)
1 x 0.6 mm dia. to 2.5 mm
2
(22 to 14 AWG)
or 2 x 0.6 mm∅ to 1.5 mm2 (22 to 16 AWG)

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Operation of automatic controller
protection standard
Protection type as per EN 60529
Front parts in the DIN section
Climatic conditions
Temperature (see page
6)
Humidity
Class 3K5
-5 ... 50 / 45 °C (23...122/113 °F)
5…95% r.h.
Climatic conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Class 2K3
-25...70 °C (-13 ...158 °F)
5…95% r.h.
Standards, directives and
Product family standard
General requirements for Home and
Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and
Building Automation and Control Systems
EN 50491-2
EN 50491-3
EN 50491-5
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
For use in residential, commercial
and industrial environments
For all PXC3.E...-100A types
Meets the requirements for eu.bac certification (excepted PXC3.E16A-100A).
See product list on:
http://www.eubaccert.org/licences-by-criteria.asp
Fan-Coil 4-pipe Heating / Cooling
The product environmental declaration
CM1E9203 *) contains data on
environmentally compatible product design
and assessments (RoHS compliance,
materials composition, packaging,
environmental benefit, disposal)
ISO 9001 (Quality)
*) The documents can be downloaded from
http://siemens.com/bt/download.
Housing as per DIN 43 880, see dimensions
Disposal
The devices are considered electronics devices for disposal in terms of
European Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and may not be disposed of as
domestic waste.
Dispose of the devices via the proper channels.
Follow all local and currently applicable laws and regulations.

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Connection terminals and interfaces
PXC3.E7x...
PXC3.E7xA...
PXC3.E16A-100A
1, 2
2 x RJ45 interface for Ethernet (2-port Ethernet switch)
X X X
4 24 V / 2A
~, ⊥, 2 A
Output AC 24 V for externally supplied devices with KNX
PL-Link (Short-circuit proof with PTC resistor)
Operating voltage AC 24 V
8 24 V
~, ⊥, 6 A
Output AC 24 V to supply other PXC3... room automation
stations (internally connected to
24 V on pcb – no
T 10 A fuse for island bus conductor V~
Island bus The island bus is created automatically when TX-I/O
devices are snapped on the standard mounting rail
*) Fitted, but no labeling and no function in this type

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24V~
CS
5 6 7 8
V~
9203z05_01
T 10A
9 10 11
12
~
24V~
24V/2A
KNX 2)
+
~
~
PTC
KNX
Island bus
DALI
DALI 3)
1 2 3
4
+
Island
Bus 1)
1), 2) Not with PXC3.E16A-100A
3) Only with PXC3.E....A... types
Basic circuit diagram
(connections AC 24 V,

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Dimensions
2012 Siemens Switzerland Ltd Subject to change