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Product Bulletin
Document number
LIT-12011657
Revision date
2024-03-07
Product status
Active
Table 1. PCA series technical specifications
Technical specification

Description

Product code numbers

  • CH-PCA2513-0: 16-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 24 VAC Supply Power
  • FX-PCA2611-0: 17-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 24 VAC Supply Power
  • FX-PCA2612-1: 18-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 24 VAC Supply Power
  • FX-PCA2612-2: 18-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 100–240 VAC Supply Power
  • FX-PCA3613-0:

    26-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 24 VAC Supply Power with Fast

    Persistence

  • FX-PCA4911-0:

    28-Point PCA with Integral Real-Time Clock and 24 VAC Supply Power

Communications protocol

PCA2513-0, PCA2611-0, PCA2612-1, PCA2612-2, and PCA3613-0:

BACnet MS/TP, N2

PCA4911-0:

BACnet/SC or BACnet/IP

Power requirement

PCA2513-0, PCA2611-0, PCA2612-1, PCA3613-0, and PCA4911-0 : 24 VAC (nominal, 20 VAC minimum/30 VAC maximum), 50/60 Hz, Power Supply Class 2 (North America), Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) (Europe)

PCA2612-2: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

PCA2513-0, PCA2611-0, PCA3613-0, and PCA4911-0: 14 VA maximum

PCA2612-1: 30 VA maximum

PCA2612-2: 40 VA maximum

Note: VA ratings do not include any power supplied to the peripheral devices connected to Binary Outputs (BOs) or Configurable Outputs (COs), which can consume up to 12 VA for each BO or CO, for a possible total consumption of an additional 84 VA (maximum).

Ambient conditions

Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F), 10% to 90% RH noncondensing, Pollution Degree 2

Storage: -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F), 5% to 95% RH noncondensing

Device addressing for BACnet MS/TP

DIP switch set; valid field controller device addresses 4–127 (device addresses 0–3 and 128–255 are reserved and not valid controller addresses)

Device addressing for N2

DIP switch set, valid controller device addresses 1–254

Controller number for Ethernet controller

3 rotary switches to assign a unique number for each controller to physically identify the controller and relate it to the building drawings; valid controller numbers 0-999

Communications bus

RS-485, field selectable between BACnet MS/TP and N2 communications:

3-wire FC Bus between the supervisory controller and FX-PC controllers

4-wire SA Bus between FX-PC controller, NS Series Network Sensors, and other sensor/actuator devices, includes a lead to source 15 VDC supply power (from FX-PC controller) to bus devices.

FX-PCA4911-0:

BACnet/SC or BACnet/IP over Ethernet cable

4-wire SA Bus between field controller, network sensors, and other sensor/actuator devices, includes a lead-to source 15 VDC supply power (from field controller) to bus devices.

Processor

PCA2611-0, PCA2612-1, PCA2612-2: H8SX/166xR Renesas® microcontroller

PCA2513-0, PCA3613-0: RX631 32-Bit Renesas microcontroller

PCA4911-0: RX63N 32-Bit Renesas microcontroller

Memory

PCA2611-0, PCA2612-1, and PCA2612-2: 4 MB Flash Memory and 1 MB RAM

PCA2513-0, PCA3613-0, and PCA4911-0: 16 MB Flash Memory and 8 MB RAM

Real-time clock backup power supply

Supercapacitor maintains power to the onboard real-time clock for a minimum of 72 hours when supply power to the controller is disconnected.

Input and Output capabilities

PCA2513-0

4 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 0–600k ohm, or Binary Dry Contact.

6 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/Accumulator Mode.

2 - Binary Outputs: Does not have internal 24 VAC source, external power is required.

2 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO.

2 - Analog Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC

PCA2612-1 and PCA2612-2:

5 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, 0–600k ohm, or Binary Dry Contact.

4 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/Accumulator Mode.

4 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO.

2 - Relay Outputs: (Single-Pole, Double-Throw) Rated as UL 916: 1/4 hp 120 VAC, 1/2 hp 240 VAC; 360 VA Pilot Duty at 120/240 VAC (B300); 3 A Non-inductive 24-240 VAC; EN 60730: 6 (4) N.O. or N.C. only.

3 - Relay Outputs: (Single-Pole, Single-Throw) Rated as UL 916: 1/4 HP 120 VAC, 1/2 HP 240 VAC; 360 VA Pilot Duty at 120/240 VAC (B300); 3 A Non-inductive 24-240 VAC; EN 60730: 6 (4) N.O. or N.C. only

PCA3613-0:

8 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, 0-600k ohms, or Binary Dry Contact.

6 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/Accumulator Mode.

6 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (external power source only).

6 - Analog Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 4–20 mA

PCA4911-0

10 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 0–600k ohm, or Binary Dry Contact.

6 - Binary Inputs: Defined as Dry Contact Maintained or Pulse Counter/Accumulator Mode.

4 - Binary Outputs: Does not have internal 24 VAC source, external power is required.

4 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO.

4 - Analog Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC

Analog Input/Analog Output resolution and accuracy

Analog Input: 15-bit resolution

Analog Output: 15-bit resolution, +/- 200 mV accuracy in 0-10 VDC applications

Terminations

PCA2513:

Input/Output: Fixed Screw Terminal Blocks

SA Bus and Supply Power: 3-wire and 4-wire Pluggable Screw Terminal Blocks

SA Bus Port: RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jacks

PCA2611 and PCA3613-0:

Input/Output: Fixed Screw Terminal Blocks

FC Bus, SA Bus and Supply Power: 3-wire and 4-wire Pluggable Screw Terminal Blocks

FC Bus and SA Bus Port: RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jacks

PCA2612-1 and PCA2612-2:

Input/Output: Pluggable Screw Terminal Blocks

FC Bus, SA Bus and Supply Power: 3-wire and 4-wire Pluggable Screw Terminal Blocks

FC Bus and SA Bus Port: RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jacks

PCA4911-0:

Input/Output: Fixed Screw Terminal Blocks

SA Bus and Supply Power: 3-wire and 4-wire Pluggable Screw Terminal Blocks

SA Bus Port: RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jacks

Mounting

Horizontal on single 35 mm DIN rail mount (preferred), or screw mount on flat surface with three integral mounting clips on controller

Housing

Enclosure material: ABS and polycarbonate UL94 5VB, Self-extinguishing, Plenum-rated Protection Class: IP20 (IEC529) (except the FX-PCA2612 controller)

Dimensions (height x width x depth)

PCA2513-0: 150 mm x 164 mm x 48 mm (5-7/8 in. x 6-7/16 in. x 1-7/8 in.) including terminals and mounting clips

PCA2611-0: 150 mm x 190 mm x 53 mm (5-7/8 in. x 7-1/2 in. x 2-1/8 in.) including terminals and mounting clips

PCA2612 Models: 150 mm x 164 mm x 53 mm (5-7/8 in. x 6-7/16 in. x 2-1/8 in.) including terminals and mounting clips

PCA3613-0 and FX-PCA4911-0: 150 mm x 220 mm x 57.5 mm (5-7/8 in. x 8-3/4 in. x 2-1/4 in.) including terminals and mounting clips

Note: Mounting space requires an additional 50 mm (2 in.) space on top, bottom, and front face of controller for easy cover removal, ventilation, and wire terminations.

Weight

0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

Compliance

United States: UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX, UL 916, Energy Management Equipment; FCC Compliant to CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

 

Canada: UL Listed, File E107041, CCN PAZX7, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205, Signal Equipment; Industry Canada Compliant, ICES-003

Europe: CE Mark – Johnson Controls declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive and RoHS Directive.

Johnson Controls, declares that the PCA2612-2 models are also in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive. Declared as Independently Mounted, Intended for Panel Mounting, Operating Control Type 1.B, 4kV rated impulse voltage, 100°C ball pressure test.

Australia and New Zealand: RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant

 

BACnet International:

PCA26xx Models - BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Protocol Revision 7 Listed BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)

CH-PCA2513 and FX-PCA3613-0, and FX-PCA4911-0: BACnet® Testing Laboratories (BTL) Protocol Revision 18 Listed and Certified BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)

United Kingdom: Johnson Controls declares that this product is in compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations, and Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.