Footprint considerations - 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 external terminals on the base of DX-9100 makes it about 2 inches taller but about one inch narrower than the FAC3613. Replacement in the same enclosure space may be possible when not using all of the I/Os on the DX. Special consideration is required for DX-9100 Series controllers that mount on the face of an enclosure. You may need to find a retrofit solution such as using a new panel enclosure.

Figure 1. Footprint Considerations - FAC3613

Table 1. DX-9100 and FAC3613, DX-FAC-adapter replacement dimensions

Dimension

DX-9100x

FAC3613

Height

200 mm (7.9 in.)

150 mm (5.9 in.)

Width

184 mm (7.2 in.)

220 mm (8.7 in.)

Depth

100 mm (3.9 in.)

57.5 mm (2.3 in.)

Value
N2 Compatible: enables field-conversion to N2 from MS/TP with the use of the Controller Configuration Tool (CCT). The controller can then be converted back to MS/TP at a future date.

Consider that the onboard I/O count for an FAC3613 is slightly less than a DX-9100. As a result, you may need to add an M4-XPM or IOM Expansion I/O Module even if the old installation did not use XT/XP extension modules.

Installations that used one or more extension module sets may need extensive rearranging to accommodate the equivalent point count M4-XPMs or IOMs. Some space is regained as the XT communication module is removed.

Figure 2. Footprint Considerations - IOM3711

Table 2. XT/XP and IOM replacement dimensions

Dimension

XT Plus 1 XPs

XT Plus 4 XPs

IOM3711

Height

118 mm (4.65 in.)

118 mm (4.65 in.)

150 mm (5.9 in.)

Width 1

140 mm (5.5 in.)

350 mm (13.8 in.)

90 mm (3.5 in.)

Depth

57 mm (2.25 in.)

57 mm (22.5 in.)

53 mm (2.1 in.)

1 Each XT or XP module is 70 mm (2.76 in.) wide.