Honeywell ALERTON ACM-VLX Operating instructions

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Important s afe ty informatio n and ins tallation
pre c autio ns
Re ad all ins truc tio ns
Failure to follow all ins tructions may re s ult in e quipme nt damage or a hazardous condition. Re ad all ins tructions
care fully be fore ins ta lling e quipme nt.
Lo c al c o de s and prac tic e s
Always ins tall e quipme nt in accordance with the National Ele ctric Code and in a manne r acce ptable to the local
authority having juris diction.
Ele c tros tatic s ens itivity
This product and its compone nts may be susce ptible to ele ctros tatic discharge (ES D). Us e appropriate ESD
grounding te chnique s while handling the product. Whe n pos s ible , a lways handle the pro duct by its no n-e le c trical
compone nts .
Hig h vo ltag e s afe ty te s t
Expe rie nce d e le ctricians , a t firs t co nta ct, always as s ume that ha za rdous volta ge s may e xis t in any wiring
s ys te m. A s afe ty che c k us ing a known, re lia ble vo ltag e me as ure me nt o r de te ction de vice s hould be made
imme diate ly be fore s tarting work and whe n work re s ume s .
Lig htning and hig h-vo ltag e dang e r
Mo s t e le c trica l injurie s involving low-voltag e wiring re s ult fro m s udde n, une xpe cte d high voltage s on normally
low-voltage wiring. Low-voltage wiring can carry hazardous high voltage s unde r uns afe conditions . Ne ve r ins tall
or conne ct wiring or e quipme nt during e lectrical s torms. Imprope rly prote cted wiring can carry a fatal lightning
surge for many miles. All outdoor wiring mus t be e quippe d with prope rly grounde d and liste d s ignal circuit
prote ctors , which mus t be ins talle d in compliance with local, applicable code s . Ne ve r install wiring or e quipme nt
while s tanding in wate r.
Wiring and e quipme nt s e paratio ns
All wiring and controlle rs mus t be ins talle d to minimize the pos s ibility of accide ntal contact with othe r, potentially
hazardous and dis ruptive powe r and lighting wiring. Ne ve r place 24VAC or communications wiring ne ar othe r
bare powe r wire s, lightning rods , ante nnas , transforme rs , or ste am or hot wate r pipe s. Ne ve r place wire in any
conduit, box, channe l, duct or othe r e nclos ure containing powe r or lighting circuits of any type . Always provide
ade quate s e paration of c ommunica tions wiring and o the r e le c trical wiring according to code. Keep wiring and
controlle rs at le a s t s ix fe e t from large induc tive lo ads (powe r dis tribution pane ls , lig hting ballas ts , motors , e tc.).
Failure to follow the s e guide line s can introduce e le ctrical interfe re nce and caus e the s ys tem to ope rate
erratically.
Warning
This e quipment has be e n teste d and found to comply with the limits for a clas s A digital de vice , pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rule s . The s e limits are de s igne d to provide re asonable prote ction agains t harmful interfe re nce
whe n the e quipme nt is ope rate d in a c omme rc ial e nvironme nt. This e quipme nt ge ne rate s , us e s , and can radiate
radio fre que ncy e ne rgy and, if not ins talle d and us e d in accordance with the ins truction manual, may caus e
harmful interfe re nce to radio communications . Operation of this equipment in a re s ide ntial area is like ly to caus e
harmful inte rfe re nce , in which cas e the us e r will be re quire d to corre c t the inte rfe re nce at his own e xpe ns e .
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Contents
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Contents
About this guide 4
How to use this guide 4
Other resources 5
Key illustrations 6
About the ACM-VLX, VLX, EXPs, and AXMs 20
ACM-VLX operational overview 20
VLX operational overview 20
What’s in the VLX/ACM-VLX 21
Compliances 22
Restrictions 22
Hardware installation 24
Mounting 24
Single-point grounding 25
Power connections 26
Communications connections 30
EXP/AXM I/O 33
Initial firmware and operator workstation setup 40
Connecting to the VLX/VLX-Platinum with HyperTerminal 40
Final set up and check out at the operator workstation 51
VLX/ACM-VLX data, DDC, and automation 58
Identifying input and output objects 58
Inputs (AIs and BIs) 59
Outputs (AOs and BOs) 59
AVs and BVs 62
DDC execution and status 62
Special points in DDC programming 63
VLX/ACM-VLX/EXP/AXM operation and maintenance 64
Using VLX diagnostic LEDs 64
EXP/AXM Status LED 64
Using H-O-A switches and trimpots 65
Backup mode sequence of operation 66
VLX/VLX-Platinum: saving and restoring configuration
and setup data 66
VLX/VLX-Platinum coin-cell battery replacement 67
Resetting the VLX and clearing data 67
Performing a comprehensive field test (VLX/VLX-Platinum) 69
Appendix A: Technical data 71
Appendix B: Scaling factors 75
Appendix C: Compass operator workstation templates 76
Appendix D: Compass operator workstation templates 77
Appendix E: HyperTerminal settings 78
Appendix F: BACnet object and property reference 80
Appendix G: H-O-A and trimpot status values 95
Appendix H: Input configuration worksheets 96

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About this guide
This document provides information about:
• Identifying ACM-VLX, VLX, EXP, and AXM components
• Installing and wiring an ACM-VLX, VLX, EXPs, and AXM in the field
• Connecting and configuring the ACM-VLX or VLX for network
connectivity and I/O operation
• Maintaining and monitoring ACM-VLX or VLX during operation
How to use this guide
First check Table 1 on page 5 for other documentation you might need,
depending upon your level of expertise and job focus. For example, even
experienced programmers will need the BACtalk Programmer’s Guide and
Reference (LTBT-TM-PRGRMR) for DDC information.
Even if you are an expert with Alerton and Compass systems, review “About the
ACM-VLX, VLX, EXPs, and AXMs” on page 20. The ACM-VLX/VLX/EXP/
AXM combo is a new breed, and this section gives you important information
about new features and how to apply the ACM-VLX and VLX.
“Key illustrations” on page 6 is a good starting point for installation technicians
and engineers. Browse through either or both of these sections to become
familiar with the hardware and the ACM-VLX’s/VLX’s unique new installation
requirements. If a component, feature, or step is not familiar, follow the cross-
reference to more detailed information.
Appendices at the back of the manual provide quick references and worksheets
useful to programmers and system developers.
Setting up the ACM-VLX or the VLX is a four-step process. Each step builds on
the previous one, so this manual is organized in the order of these steps:
1. Install the hardware.
2. Connect with HyperTerminal for configuration.
3. Connect an operator workstation for configuration and checkout.
4. Set up programming, automation, and integration with a solid
understanding of ACM-VLX or VLX data.
After you review installation information, check “VLX/ACM-VLX/EXP/AXM
operation and maintenance” on page 64 for information about running tests and
verifying operation.

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Other resources
Table 1 Othe r docume ntation re late d to ACM-VLX, VLX, EXPs , and AXMs
Ale rto n do c ume nt (ID) Co ntains
Product data s he e ts
(ACM-Data-S he e t, LTBT-VLX, LTBT-
EXP), LTBT-AXM)
Single-sheet summary of applications ,
capabilitie s , and te c hnic al da ta .
BACtalk S ys te m Des ign Guide
(LT-WP-CMPS DS GN)
Information and ne twork archite cture for the
BACne t LANs to which the VLX conne cts ,
BACne t Ethe rne t and MS /TP LAN
configuration, addre s s ing ove rvie w,
maximum distance s and de vice s , and
prope r communications wiring ins tallation
te chnique s .
Programme r’s Guide and Re fe re nce
(LTBT-TM-PRGRMR)
Information and instructions for
programming DDC and inte grating DDC
ope ration with automation fe ature s of the
Compas s ope rator works tation.
Compas s Ins tallation and Upgrade Guide Ins talling Compas s ope rator works tation
software and using Compas s to start up
controllers.
Compas s Brows e r Us e r Inte rface Guide,
Compas s Works tation Us e r Guide , and
Compas s He lp
Using the ope rator works tation to conne ct to
de vice s and s e t up e ne rgy manage me nt and
building automation fe ature s .

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Key illustrations
Figure 1 Typical ACM with ACM-OC-2XTUX and ACM-OC-2X485

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Figure 2 VLX
Po we r LED indic ate s 24 VAC powe r s tatus .
24 VAC po we r Obs e rve
polarity. S e e pa ge 26.
Re plac e able fus e
S e e page 71.
Diag no s tic LEDs provide ope rational and te st status. Se e page 64 and
page 69.
AC-2650 Jac k to conne c t co mpute r running Hype rTe rminal for initial configuration or
compre he ns ive te s t fe e dba ck. S e e page 40.
Coin ce ll batte ry for re al-time clock and nonvolatile data s torage. Type DL2450 or
e quivale nt. S e e pag e 7 1.
EXP/AXM
c o mmunic atio ns
Obs e rve pola rity. S e e
page 30.
MS /TP c o mmunic atio ns
Supports up to 10 BACne t
MS/TP de vice s. Obse rve
polarity. S e e page 32.
RJ-45 jac k for BACne t
Ethe rne t. LEDs provide
communications
information. S e e
page 31.
Gro und lug conne cts to
pane l ground. S e e
page 25.

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Fig ure 3 Typical EXP (I/O e xpans ion module ), EXP-1048 s hown
EXP-1048
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
BO 0
BO 1
BO 2
BO 3
AO 0
AO 1
AO 2
AO 3
AO 4
AO 5
AO 6
AO 7
POWER:
MAX LOAD - 68VA
NO BOS - 20VA
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
STATUS
LBL-EXP1048-B
S tatus LED indic ate s 24 VAC a nd
communications s tatus. S e e page 64.
Hand-Off-Auto (H-O-A) S witc hes for e ach output
for manual ove rride of output status. S e e page 65
and page 95.
IN and COM te rminals for conne ction to
unive rs al inputs . S e e page 35.
Re plac e able fus e
BO banks with HOT
te rminals S e e Figure 8
and page 33.
Trimpo ts for tuning AOs
from 0–100% when
H-O-A is in H pos ition. S e e
page 65 and page 95.
Output LEDs indicate ope rational
s tatus of corre s ponding output.
Input configuration jumpers for each input are
set according to input type . S e e page 35.
SW1 fo r EXP addre s s Us e s witche s 1-3
to s e t EXP addre s s in the range 0–7.
See page 30.
SW2 fo r AO c o nfig uratio n Each
switch corre s ponds to an AO. S e e
page 35.
AO te rminals
Gro und lug for conne cting
to pane l ground. Se e
page 25.
24 VAC po we r Obs e rve
polarity. S e e page 26.
EXP c o mmunic atio ns
Obs e rve polarity. S e e
page 30 and Figure 8.

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Fig ure 4 Typical AXM (I/O e xpans ion module ), AXM-1048 s hown
IN and COM
terminals for
connecting to
universal
inputs.
Input configuration
jumpers for each input are
set according to input type.
Status LED indicates 24VAC
and communications status.
Replaceable fuse.
Output LEDS indicate
operational status of
corresponding output.
24VAC power.
Maintain polarity.
AXM/EXP
communications.
Maintain polarity.
BO banks with HOT
terminals.
Trimpots for tuning AOs
from 0-100% when H-O-A
is in the H position.
AO terminals.
SW2 for AO configuration.
Each switch corresponds to an AO.
SW1 for AXM address. Use switched 1-3 to set
AXM address in the range 0-7.
Hand-Off-Auto (H-O-A) switches for
each output for manual override of
output status.

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Fig ure 5 Ethe rne t imple me ntation

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Fig ure 6 MS /TP imple me ntation
Figure 7 Small building implementation

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Figure 8 Communications conne ctions for VLX and EXP
EXP-2200
ASSEMBLED IN USA
EQUIPMENT 5K05
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
STATUS
LBL-EXP2200-A
EXP-1048
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
BO 0
BO 1
BO 2
BO 3
AO 0
AO 1
AO 2
AO 3
AO 4
AO 5
AO 6
AO 7
POWER:
MAX LOAD - 68VA
NO BOS - 20VA
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECTTOTHE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
STATUS
LBL-EXP1048-B
LBL-VLX-A
CPU
SS
ROC
DDC
FLASHING  NORMALOPERATION
ON  NORMAL / READ
OFF  SERVICE REUIRED
ON  ROC LOADED/ OPERATIONAL
OFF  ROC DOWNLOAD REUIRED
FLASHING  DDC LOADED / OPERATIONAL
DIAGNOSTICS
POWER
VLX
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECTTOTHE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Ethe rne t Cate gory 5 or be tte r drop cable
with RJ-45 jack. Re comme nde d BACnet
ne twork conne ctio n. S e e page 31.
MS/TP S upports up to 10
BACne t MS /TP de vice s .
S e e page 32.
AC-2650 to conne ct
computer for
Hype rTe rmina l
configuration or tes ting.
Se e page 40 and
page 69.
Pane l g ro un d to te rminate s hie lds
and unit ground. S e e page 25.
EXP
communications
c able 18 AWG two
conductor twis te d-
shie ld cable . 18”
(457mm) max.
be twe e n units .
Te rminating
re s is to rs 120 Ohm
matche d pre cis ion
te rminating re s is to rs
at each end.
S hie ld Run one e nd to
pane l ground, tape back
at other e nd. Tie through
at inte rme diate EXP s .

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Figure 9 Communications conne ctions for VLX and EXP/AXM.
MS/TP S upports up to 10
BACne t MS /TP de vice s .
S e e page 32.
AC-2650 to conne ct
computer for
Hype rTe rmina l
configuration or testing.
Se e page 40 and
page 69.
Ethe rne t Cate gory 5 or be tte r drop cable
with RJ-45 jack. Re comme nde d BACnet
ne twork conne ctio n. S e e page 31.
Pane l g ro un d to te rminate s hie lds
and unit ground. S e e page 25.
EXP/AXM
communications
c able 18 AWG two
conductor twis te d-
shield cable. 10 feet
(3.048 m) max.
be twe e n units .
Te rminating
re s is to rs 120 Ohm
matche d pre cis ion
te rminating re s is to rs
at each end.
S hie ld Run one e nd to
pane l ground, tape back
at other e nd. Tie through
at inte rme diate EXPs /
AXMs .

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Fig ure 10 VLX and EXP mounting dime ns ions

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Fig ure 11 AXM mounting dime ns ions

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Figure 12 Typical powe r and BO load conne ctions for VLX and EXPs . S e e page 25, page 26, and page 33.
24VAC
XFMR 1
GND
HOT A
BO 0
BO 1
HOT B
BO 2
BO 3
AO 0
COM
AO 1
AO 2
COM
AO 3
AO 4
COM
AO 5
AO 6
COM
AO 7
IN 0
COM
IN 1
IN 2
COM
IN 3
IN 4
COM
24 VDC
IN 5
COM
IN 6
IN 7
COM
IN 8
IN 9
COM
24 VDC

-
MS/TP
EXP
COMM
-

GND
XFMR 2
CR4 CR3 CR2 CR1
2.5A
24VAC
Panel ground
Fused AC
Fused AC source
24V relays
or similar 24VAC loads
COMM
COMM-
GND
IN 0
COM
IN 1
IN 2
COM
IN 3
IN 4
COM
IN 5
24 VDC
IN 6
COM
IN 7
IN 8
COM
IN 9
IN 10
COM
IN 11
24 VDC
IN 12
COM
IN 13
IN 14
COM
IN 15
IN 16
COM
24 VDC
IN 17
COM
IN 18
IN 19
COM
IN 20
IN 21
COM
24 VDC
COMM
COMM-
Ground block in panel
source
Panel ground
GND
24VAC
GND
24VAC
GND
EXP-2200
ASSEMBLED IN USA
EQUIPMENT 5K05
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
INCLUDINGINTERFERENCETHATMAYCAUSEUNDESIRED OPERATION.
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
STATUS
LBL-EXP2200-A
EXP-1048
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
BO 0
BO 1
BO 2
BO 3
AO 0
AO 1
AO 2
AO 3
AO 4
AO 5
AO 6
AO 7
POWER:
MAX LOAD - 68VA
NO BOS - 20VA
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECTTOTHE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
STATUS
LBL-EXP1048-B
LBL-VLX-A
CPU
SS
ROC
DDC
FLASHING  NORMALOPERATION
ON  NORMAL / READ
OFF  SERVICE REUIRED
ON  ROC LOADED / OPERATIONAL
OFF  ROC DOWNLOAD REUIRED
FLASHING  DDC LOADED/ OPERATIONAL
DIAGNOSTICS
POWER
VLX
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECTTOTHE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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Figure 13 Typical powe r and BO load conne ctions for VLX and AXMs .

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Figure 14 Typical powe r and BO load conne ctions for VLX and EXPs . S e e page 25, page 26, and page 33.
EXP-2200
ASSEMBLED IN USA
EQUIPMENT 5K05
OPEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
POWER: MAX LOAD - 20VA
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
STATUS
LBL-EXP2200-A
EXP-1048
ASSEMBLED IN USA
OPEN ENERG MANAGEMENT
EUIPMENT 5K05
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
H-O-A
BO 0
BO 1
BO 2
BO 3
AO 0
AO 1
AO 2
AO 3
AO 4
AO 5
AO 6
AO 7
POWER:
MAX LOAD - 68VA
NO BOS - 20VA
24VDC SOURCE - 250mA TOTAL
CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONL
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL
FOR INDOOR USE ONL
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MANOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAN INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MA CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
STATUS
LBL-EXP1048-B

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Figure 15 Analog input (AI) and analog output (AO) wiring

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ACM-VLX/VLX/EXP/AXM
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About the ACM-VLX, VLX, EXPs, and AXMs
The VLX is significantly different from earlier Alerton field controllers. It
introduces new architecture concepts, configuration procedures, and installation
practices. Review this section carefully before you install and configure the
VLX.
ACM-VLX operational overview
The ACM-VLX functions almost identically to the VLX but it is a virtual device
running inside of the ACM. The ACM-VLX is the first case where the number of
instances of the program is limited by a license.
The ACM by default (with no ACM-VLX license), allows 1 slot to run the VLX
application (one VLX application is provided for free with each ACM). If you
want to run the VLX application in more than 1 slot, then you must buy an
additional VLX license for each additional slot (up to 4 slots, which would need
3 additional ACM-VLX license instances).
If you try to run more VLX applications than the ACM is licensed for, then the
additional slots will simply not connect to an I/O network. The Slot Startup Error
Log for that slot will indicate the slot is not communicating due to a license limit,
but the “License Exceeded” BV will not turn ON. The License Exceeded BV is
just for device counting (number of VLCs, TUXs, Modbus VDEVs, etc).
Licensed ACM-VLX programs will continue to operate normally under device
limit exceeded conditions. Doing otherwise may endanger expensive hardware.
VLX operational overview
VLX, ACM-VLX, EXP, and AXM operation is interdependent. The VLX/ACM-
VLX is the processor. EXPs/AXMs are external modules that provide all I/O
capability. EXPs/AXMs connect to the VLX/ACM-VLX over a simple 18 AWG
two conductor shielded, twisted-pair bus. The VLX/ACM-VLX hosts
automation features (schedules, trendlogs, and alarms) and DDC for any
BACnet device on the network. Each VLX/ACM-VLX supports up to eight
EXPs/AXMs for a possible 176 I/O maximum points. You can mix EXPs and
AXMs and a maximum of EXPs/AXMs can connect to the same VLX/ACM-
VLX.
The VLX/ACM-VLX supports BACnet Ethernet, BACnet/IP, and MS/TP
connections1, making EXP/AXM I/O, operational, and functional data available
to the site-wide automation system as BACnet objects and properties. Each
VLX/EXP or VLX/AXM assembly appears to a BACnet network as a single
BACnet device. The VLX/ACM-VLX also supports Annex J BACnet/IP as a
BACnet broadcast management device (BBMD).
1. Ethernet is the preferred and recommended primary connection method to the
BACnet internetwork. Using MS/TP as the primary connection should be avoided.
It should be used only when data traffic requirements will be relatively low and
Ethernet connection is cost-prohibitive or otherwise difficult to provide. The total
number of devices on MS/TP should be limited to 10 or fewer. Other factors will
affect network performance such as global-controller-hosted VLC point alarms,
global controller DDC references to devices on the MS/TP, and active operator
workstations requesting data from devices on the MS/TP.