PCX series technical specifications - Facility Explorer - LIT-12011657 - Accessory - Field Device - FX-PCA26 Advanced Application Programmable Controller - FX-PCA36 Advanced Application Programmable Controller - FX-PCA49 Advanced Application Programmable Controller - FX-PCG16 General Purpose Programmable Controller - FX-PCG26 General Purpose Programmable Controller - FX-PCV16 Programmable VAV Box Controller - FX-PCV18 Programmable VAV Box Controller - FX-PCV19 Programmable VAV Box Controller - FX-PCX17 Expansion Input/Output Module - FX-PCX27 Expansion Input/Output Module - FX-PCX37 Expansion Input/Output Module - FX-PCX47 Expansion Input/Output Module - Handheld VAV Balancing Sensor/Tool

FX-PC Series Programmable Controllers and Related Products Product Bulletin

Brand
Facility Explorer
Product name
FX-PCA26 Advanced Application Programmable Controller
FX-PCA36 Advanced Application Programmable Controller
FX-PCA49 Advanced Application Programmable Controller
FX-PCG16 General Purpose Programmable Controller
FX-PCG26 General Purpose Programmable Controller
FX-PCV16 Programmable VAV Box Controller
FX-PCV18 Programmable VAV Box Controller
FX-PCV19 Programmable VAV Box Controller
FX-PCX17 Expansion Input/Output Module
FX-PCX27 Expansion Input/Output Module
FX-PCX37 Expansion Input/Output Module
FX-PCX47 Expansion Input/Output Module
Handheld VAV Balancing Sensor/Tool
Document type
Product Bulletin
Document number
LIT-12011657
Revision date
2024-03-07
Product status
Active
Language
English
Table 1. FX-PCX series technical specifications
Technical specification Description
Product code numbers FX-PCX1711-0 - 4-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 4 BI, FC and SA Bus Support.

FX-PCX2711-0 - 6-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 2 UI, 2 UO, 2 BO, FC and SA Bus Support. Relays are rated for 120/240 VAC.

FX-PCX2711-2 - 6-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 2 UI, 2 UO, 2 BO, FC and SA Bus Support. Relays are rated for 240 VAC.

FX-PCX2721-0 - 10-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 8 UI, 2 AO, FC and SA Bus Support

FX-PCX3711-0 - 12-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 4 UI, 4 UO, 4 BO, FC and SA Bus Support. Relays are rated for 120/240 VAC.

FX-PCX3711-2 - 12-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 4 UI, 4 UO, 4 BO, FC and SA Bus Support. Relays are rated for 240 VAC.

FX-PCX3721-0 - 16-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 16 BI, FC and SA Bus Support

FX-PCX3731-0 - 16-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 8 BI, 8 BO, FC and SA Bus Support

FX-PCX4711-0 - 17-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 6 UI, 2 BI, 3 BO, 2 AO, 4 CO, FC and SA Bus Support

Supply voltage

24 VAC (nominal, 20 VAC minimum/30 VAC maximum), 50/60 Hz, Power Supply Class 2 (North America), Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) Europe

Power consumption

14 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), depending on the FX-PCX model.
Ambient conditions

Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F); 10% to 90% RH noncondensing

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

BACnet MS/TP addressing

DIP switch set; valid controller device addresses 4–127

(Device addresses 0–3 and 128–255 are reserved and not valid FX-PCX addresses).

Communications bus

BACnet MS/TP, RS-485

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

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

Processor

H8SX/166xR Renesas® 32-bit microcontroller

Memory

512 KB Flash Memory and 128 KB RAM

Input and Output capabilities

FX-PCX1711:

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

FX-PCX2711:

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

2 - Universal Outputs: Analog Output: Voltage Mode, 0–10 VDC; Binary Output Mode: 24 VAC/DC FET; Analog Output: Current Mode, 4–20 mA

2 - Relay Outputs (Single-Pole, Double-Throw):

UL Listing (-0 model only): 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;

CE Marking (-2 model only): 6 (4) A N.O. or N.C. only, 240 VAC

FX-PCX2721

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

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

FX-PCX3711:

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

4 - Universal Outputs: Analog Output: Voltage Mode, 0–10 VDC; Binary Output Mode: 24 VAC/DC FET; Analog Output: Current Mode, 4–20 mA

4 - Relay Outputs (Single-Pole, Double-Throw):

UL Listing (-0 model only): 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;

CE Marking (-2 model only): 6 (4) A N.O. or N.C. only, 240 VAC

FX-PCX3721:

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

FX-PCX3731:

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

8 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (Require external low-voltage power source.)

FX-PCX4711:

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

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

3 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (selectable internal or external source power)

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

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

Analog Input/Analog Output resolution and accuracy

Analog Input: 16-bit resolution

Analog Output: 16-bit resolution and ±200 mV in 0–10 VDC applications

Terminations

Input/Output: Fixed Screw Terminal Blocks

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

SA/FC 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)
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) FX-PCX171x-x and FX-PCX271x-x models:

150 mm x 120 mm x 53 mm (5-7/8 in. x 4-3/4 in. x 2-1/8 in.) including terminals and mounting clips

FX-PCX2721-x, FX-PCX3721-x, and FX-PCX3731-0 models:

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

FX-PCX371x-x and FX-PCX471x-x models:

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

Note: Mounting space for all controllers 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) maximum

Compliance

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

Note: Except FX-PCX2711-2 and FX-PCX3711-2
 

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

Note: Except FX-PCX2711-2 and FX-PCX3711-2


Europe: CE Mark –Johnson Controls declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

Note: Except FX-PCX2711-0 and FX-PCX3711-0


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

Note: Except FX-PCX2711-0 and FX-PCX3711-0
 

BACnet International: BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Protocol Revision 4 Listed BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)



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.
Table 2. PCX series technical specifications
Technical specification Description
Product code numbers CH-PCX2723-0 - 10-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 8 UI, 2 AO, FC and SA Bus Support

CH-PCX3723-0 - 16-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 16 BI, FC and SA Bus Support

CH-PCX3733-0 - 16-Point Expansion Input/Output Module with 8 BI, 8 BO, FC and SA Bus Support

Supply voltage 24 VAC (nominal, 20 VAC minimum/30 VAC maximum), 50/60 Hz, Power Supply Class 2 (North America), Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) Europe
Power consumption 14 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), depending on the CH-PCX model.
Ambient conditions

Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F); 10% to 90% RH noncondensing

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

BACnet/MS/TP Addressing DIP switch set; valid controller device addresses 4–127

(Device addresses 0–3 and 128–255 are reserved and not valid CH-PCX addresses).

Communications bus BACnet MS/TP, RS-485

3-wire FC Bus between the supervisory controllers and CH-PC controllers

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

Processor RX631 Renesas 32-bit microcontroller
Memory 4 MB External Serial Flash Memory
Input and Output capabilities CH-PCX2723:

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

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

CH-PCX3723:

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

CH-PCX3733:

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

8 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (Require external low-voltage power source)

Analog Input/Analog Output resolution and accuracy Analog Input: 15-bit resolution

Analog Output: 15-bit resolution and ±200 mV in 0–10 VDC applications

Terminations Input/Output: Fixed Screw Terminal Blocks
Note: There are no labels on I/O terminal blocks. The labels are above/below the terminal blocks on the PCX packaging.

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

SA/FC 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)
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 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
Note: Mounting space for all controllers 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) maximum

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.


Australia and New Zealand: RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant
  BACnet International: BACnet Testing Laboratories Protocol Revision 18 Listed and Certified BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA)


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.