Replacing DX-9100 Extended Digital Controllers - Metasys - LIT-12012005 - Field Device - N2 Controller - 13.0

Modernization Guide for N2 Controllers - Metasys

Product
Network and Communications > N2 Controls > N2 Controller
Document type
User Guide
Document number
LIT-12012005
Version
13.0
Revision date
2023-10-16

The DX-9100 Extended Digital Controller, like its predecessor, the Lab and Central Plant (LCP) controller, was used most popularly for central plant and air handling unit control; however, its flexible programmability enabled it to be applied to a wide variety of equipment control applications, especially those requiring custom configurations. Also, its onboard real-time clock and operator interface made it popular for stand-alone equipment control applications.

The recommended N2 capable replacement controller model for the DX-9100 is the FAC3613 and DX-FAC-Adapter. See the following sections for key differences.

For stand-alone DX applications not connected to an N2 field bus, consider using an SNC series network control engine to provide extended functionality and a user-friendly interface for your customer operators.

Note: This section includes details for the N2 versions of the DX-9100 only. Although replacement of the LonWorks® N2E devices face many of the same challenges, you must replace devices such as the DX-9121 (TP78 topology) and DX-9200 (FTT topology) with LN Series programmable LonWorks controllers.