FEC Field Equipment Controller family comparison - Metasys - LIT-12011832 - General System Information - Metasys System - 12.0

Metasys System Configuration Guide
Brand
Metasys
Product name
Metasys System
Document type
Configuration Guide
Document number
LIT-12011832
Version
12.0
Revision date
2024-03-25
Product status
Active
Language
English
Table 1. Field Equipment Controller family comparison
Field Equipment Controllers (FECs) Advanced Application Field Equipment Controllers (FACs) Variable Air Volume Modular Assemblies (VMAs)
Typical applications

Controlling:

  • Rooftop Units
  • Heat Pumps
  • Unit Ventilators
  • Air Handling Equipment
  • Central Plant Equipment
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Supplemental Heating Equipment

Controlling:

  • Equipment that requires local scheduling, alarming, and trending
  • Air Handling Equipment
  • Central Plant Equipment
Controlling:
  • Pressure independent VAV boxes
  • Pressure dependent VAV boxes
  • Zone Dampers
Processor

32-bit

32-bit

32-bit
Onboard real time clock

No

Yes

Yes - on IP VMA1930 model only
Communication protocol
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-ASC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-AAC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • BACnet/IP (B-AAC) (model IP FAC4911 only)
  • BACnet/SC (B-AAC) (model IP FAC4911 only)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-ASC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • BACnet/IP (B-AAC): (model IP VMA1930 only)
  • BACnet/SC (B-AAC): (model IP VMA1930 only)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
Expandable through SA bus

Yes

Yes

Yes
Programmable control logic

Yes

Yes

Yes
Programming tool

CCT

CCT

CCT
Commissioning tool CCT, MAP CCT, MAP CCT, MAP
Note: You can upgrade existing VMA1930 units in the field to support BACnet/SC, but this model is discontinued from manufacturing.