Wiring connections comparison - Metasys - LIT-12012005 - Field Device - N2 Controller

Wiring connections comparison - 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

Table 1. Wiring connection similarities, differences, and implications
Attribute	DX-9100	FAC3613	Implication
I/O Wiring
Connection Location	See Figure 1.	See Figure 1.	You can reuse the existing I/O wiring if the existing wiring is long enough to reach the FAC3613 I/O wiring connection points. If not, you need to lengthen the I/O wiring.
Connection Type	Fixed screw terminal connectors	Fixed screw terminal connectors	No change is necessary.
N2 Wiring
Connection Location	See Figure 1.	See Figure 1.	You can reuse the existing I/O wiring if the existing wiring is long enough to reach the FAC3613 wiring connection points. If not, you need to lengthen the I/O wiring.
Connection Type	4-wire removable screw terminal connector	4-wire removable screw terminal connector	Replace the DX-9100's N2 wiring connector with the FAC3613's wiring connecter.
Power Supply Wiring
Connection Location	See Figure 1.	See Figure 1.	You can reuse the existing power supply wiring if the existing wiring is long enough to reach the FAC3613 power supply connection point. If not, you need to lengthen the I/O wiring.
Connection Type	Fixed, 2-wire screw terminal connector	Removable, 2-wire screw terminal connector	No change is necessary.

Figure 1. Comparison between DX-9100 and FAC3613 Controllers' wiring connection locations