FEC comparison - Metasys - LIT-1201526 - General System Information - Metasys System - 14.0

Metasys System Product Bulletin
Product
Building Automation Systems > Building Automation Systems > Metasys System
Document type
Product Bulletin
Document number
LIT-1201526
Version
14.0
Revision date
2024-09-17
Product status
Active
Table 1. Field Equipment Controller family comparison
Advanced Application Field Equipment Controllers (FACs) Field Equipment Controllers (FECs) Variable Air Volume Modular Assemblies (VMAs)
Typical applications Controlling:
  • Equipment that requires local scheduling, alarming, and trending
  • Air Handling Equipment
  • Central Plant Equipment
Controlling:
  • Rooftop Units
  • Heat Pumps
  • Unit Ventilators
  • Air Handling Equipment
  • Central Plant Equipment
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Supplemental Heating Equipment
Controlling:
  • Pressure independent VAV boxes
  • Pressure dependent VAV boxes
  • Zone Dampers
Onboard teal time clock Yes No Yes, only on VMA1930 model.
Communication protocols
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-AAC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • BACnet/SC (B-AAC) (model FAC4911 only)
  • BACnet/IP (B-AAC) (model FAC4911 only)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-ASC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
  • BACnet MS/TP (B-ASC) or N2 (field switchable)
  • BACnet/SC (B-AAC) (model VMA1930 only)
  • BACnet/IP (B-AAC) (model VMA1930 only)
  • ZigBee Wireless (with an add-on module)
Expandable through SA Bus Yes Yes Yes