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Warning
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If equipment
is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications. Equipment has been tested and found to comply
within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference. Residential area equipment users are required to
take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
Service Statement
Control devices are combined to make a system. Each control device is mechanical in
nature and all mechanical components must be regularly serviced to optimize their
operation. Siemens Industry, Inc. branch offices and authorized distributors offer
Technical Support Programs that will ensure continuous, trouble-free system
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the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents
Cyber security disclaimer ................................................................................................3
Compact Series Product Overview ............................................................................. 7
Compatibility with the APOGEE Automation System......................................................7
BACnet Protocol Compatibility ..............................................................................8
TCP/IP Protocol Compatibility...............................................................................8
Required IP Addresses ..........................................................................8
Device Registration................................................................................8
Address Assignment ..............................................................................8
System Program..............................................................................................................9
Minimum Firmware Revision Required ...............................................................10
License Manager.................................................................................................10
Purpose of Licenses ............................................................................11
Supported Point Types ..................................................................................................12
PXC Compact Series, Rev 1 Hardware, Point Types .........................................14
16- and 24-Point Compact Series Diagram...................................................................15
36-Point Compact Series Product Diagram ..................................................................17
Hardware Features................................................................................................... 19
24 Vdc External Sensor Power Source .........................................................................20
Shield Termination ..............................................................................................20
Custom Sensor Support ......................................................................................21
Memory..........................................................................................................................21
Flash Read-Only Memory (Flash ROM)..............................................................22
Compressed ROM ...............................................................................22
Auto-Restore and Database Backup to Flash .....................................22
Auto Save ............................................................................................23
File System Operations........................................................................23
Random Access Memory (RAM).........................................................................23
Compact Series Backup Batteries.................................................................................23
AA Battery ...........................................................................................................24
AA Battery ...........................................................................................................25
Coin Cell Battery .................................................................................................26
Coin Cell Battery .................................................................................................27
Memory Size and Typical Battery Backup Time .................................................28
Compact Series Specifications......................................................................................28
Sensor Limits.......................................................................................................33
Communication Connections.........................................................................................33
HMI and Tool Ports .............................................................................................34
Pin-Out Diagrams for HMI Connectors ................................................35
10B/100B Ethernet Port ......................................................................................36

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RS-485 Port.........................................................................................................36
FLN Support.........................................................................................37
PXC Compact on P1............................................................................38
PXC Compact on P1............................................................................38
Virtual AEM ..........................................................................................38
Virtual AEM ..........................................................................................38
USB Host Port .....................................................................................................39
TX-I/O Island Bus ................................................................................................39
HOA (Hand-Off-Auto) Upgrade Kits ..............................................................................39
HOA Specifications .............................................................................................40
Hardware Features..............................................................................................40
Default Mapping ..................................................................................................40
Communication ...................................................................................................41
Using the HOA Switches.....................................................................................42
PXC Compact on P1 .....................................................................................................44
What is a PXC Compact on P1? .........................................................................44
P1 Mode Application ...........................................................................................45
P1 Mode Operation .............................................................................................46
P1 Mode Enhanced Field Panel Point Team ......................................................47
Tips for P1 Mode.................................................................................................48
Backing up and Restoring the PXC Compact Database .....................48
Loading Applications with WCIS..........................................................48
Merging Multiple Applications into One .ISB File.................................48
Using the P1 COMM Panel Team Point ..............................................48
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................49
Referencing Points on the PXC Compact on P1 .................................49
Procedures for Advanced Features ....................................................................49
Adding Unused I/O for PXC Compact on P1 (Optional)......................49
Changing the Point Team Descriptor After Database Conversion ......50
Defining an L2SL from a PXC Compact on P1 into the Host Field
Panel 50
Identifying the Hardware Model Used in an Application Design..........51
Making Changes to the Original PXC Compact on P1 Database .......52
Program to Allow LPACI Points to Count Over the LAO Maximum
Value 53
Real Time Applications in a PXC Compact on P1...............................54
Synchronizing System Time in a PXC Compact on P1 .......................58
Default Applications ............................................................................................59
Point Database for Application 3916...................................................................60
Point Database for Application 3924...................................................................61
PXM10S/T Product Overview and Description .............................................................62
Product Features.................................................................................................63
Communication Connections...............................................................63
Requirements ......................................................................................................63

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Application Menus ...............................................................................................64
Operator Display Specifications ..........................................................................64
Operator Display Layout......................................................................................65
Operator Display Menu Tree...............................................................................68
Login and Logoff..................................................................................................68
Logging In ............................................................................................69
Logging Off ..........................................................................................73
Navigation Menu .................................................................................................74
Alarms Application Menu.....................................................................................75
Points (Command and Release) Application Menu ............................................77
Point Monitor Application Menu ..........................................................................78
Login Application Menu .......................................................................................79
Settings Application Menu...................................................................................80
Unitary Equipment Controller ........................................................................................81
Unitary Equipment Controller Specifications.......................................................83
Compact Series Smoke Control Application Requirements ....................................... 86
Example ALN Configuration for Smoke Control Applications .......................................87
Service Information .................................................................................................. 88
Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................................................88
Ordering Replacement Parts .........................................................................................88
Replacing the Batteries .................................................................................................88
Reinstalling the Mounting Tabs .....................................................................................89
Troubleshooting Compact Field Panels ........................................................................90
Analog Input and Analog Output Points ..............................................................90
BATT LOW LED ..................................................................................................91
RUN LED.............................................................................................................92
TX and RX LEDs .................................................................................................92
Communication ...................................................................................................93
Display .............................................................................................................93
Errors .............................................................................................................94
Troubleshooting the TX-I/O Island Bus .........................................................................94
Troubleshooting the LCD Panel Indications........................................................95
Resetting an I/O Module to Factory Settings ......................................................97
Replacing a TX-I/O Plug-in Module.....................................................................98
Replacing a TX-I/O Module Assembly ................................................................98

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Compact Series Product Overview
The PXC Compact Series operates on the Automation Level Network (ALN) or the
Field Level Network (FLN).
●When connected to the ALN, the PXC Compact uses a logical point firmware
database to communicate directly with PXC Modulars, MBCs, RBCs, MECs, SCUs,
and other nodes on the network.
●When connected to the MS/TP FLN, the PXC Compact operates as a third-party
BACnet device.
●When the PXC-16 or PXC-24 is connected to the P1 FLN, it operates as a P1
device.
–No license is required when using the PXC Compact as an FLN device.
–PXC Compact on P1 displays as a TEC with application range 3000-3899.
●The PXC Compact is available with 16, 24, or 36 point terminations.
–Selected PXC-24 and PXC-16 models provide an extended temperature range
for the control of rooftop devices.
–Optional hot-swappable HOA (Hand/Off/Auto) Modules for the PXC Compact
Series enable output points to be manually placed into HAND, ON/OFF, or
AUTO control.
Support for FLN Devices
●Selected models in the PXC Compact Series can support P1 or MS/TP FLN
devices. Those which support FLN devices may require an additional license.
Selected models can be purchased with the license already installed.
NOTE:
No license is required when the
PXC Compact is being polled as an FLN device on
the P1 or MS/TP FLN.
TX-I/O Island Bus Support
●The PXC-36 supports the TX-I/O Island Bus, which uses TX-I/O modules to
expand the number of point terminations.
–Selected PXC-36 models require a license to support the TX-I/O Island Bus.
–For more information on connecting the PXC-36 to the Island Bus, see the TX-
I/O Island Bus Technical Reference Manual (140-0914).
Compatibility with the APOGEE Automation System
The PXC Compact Series in P2 Mode is fully compatible with and will communicate
with all the APOGEE or pre-APOGEE products in your facility. However, PXC Compact
Series in P1 Mode is not designed for use on the FLN of a pre-APOGEE field panel.
CAUTION
When working on a network with multiple firmware revisions, always connect to the
operator interface at the field panel with the newest firmware revision. Otherwise, you
cannot view features in newer firmware revisions, or the field panel may coldstart.

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BACnet Protocol Compatibility
APOGEE BACnet is compatible with the BACnet/IP protocol.
CAUTION
When sharing data values from APOGEE P2 (proprietary) field panels to BACnet
devices, the Cross-Trunk Service does not support requests originating from BACnet
devices to access points (objects) that reside in APOGEE P2 field panels.
If you plan to share data values from APOGEE P2 field panels with BACnet devices
(field panels), you must do one of the following:
●Install and enable the Insight BACnet Server Option.
●Use PPCL in the APOGEE P2 field panels to command values in the BACnet
devices through the Insight Cross-Trunk service.
APOGEE P2 and BACnet Product Features Order of Implementation
The APOGEE field panel firmware supports the BACnet protocol as follows:
●If both the BACnet and APOGEE protocols have a function, the BACnet function is
implemented.
●If APOGEE provides a function that the BACnet protocol does not support, the
APOGEE function is retained.
This approach to BACnet implementation retains the APOGEE feature set while
providing compatibility with standard BACnet/IP protocol.
TCP/IP Protocol Compatibility
PXC Compact Series controllers with BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN provide
the following:
●100% compatibility with the TCP/IP protocol suite.
●Support of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name
Servers (DNS).
●Support and auto detection of 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ethernet.
Required IP Addresses
APOGEE BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN uses:
●One IP address per device (field panel or workstation).
●One additional shared IP address per ALN for the multicast group (when using
multicast optimization).
Device Registration
Devices register with the DHCP server and Domain Name Server, if either is present.
Address Assignment
IP addresses are dynamically assigned by the DHCP server.

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If an address changes or is not recognized, the field panel firmware lets you release
the dynamically assigned IP address and then reconnect the field panel to the DHCP
server, accepting a new IP address assignment in the process.
If there is no DHCP server at the site, you must manually assign static IP addresses as
part of the startup system configuration.
Physical Addressing
Each device on the BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN has a hard-wired MAC
address, which is printed on the product label.
Port Numbers
The default TCP/IP port number for APOGEE BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN
communications is 5033. You can change the TCP/IP port number if necessary.
NOTE:
All devices on the network must use the same TCP/IP port number.
The default TCP/IP port number for Virtual AEM communications is 3001.
You must specify a UDP port number when using multicast optimization. The default
UDP port number is 8.
Network Bandwidth
BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN does not add significantly to your network
overhead. Burst conditions for this product occur during:
●Database downloading after coldstart.
●Database uploading.
●Trend data uploading.
●Burst of alarms or COVs.
Data Exchange
BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN sends and receives APOGEE data in TCP/IP
packets.
BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN synchronizes global data between all devices.
Each device runs a global data replication engine that communicates with peer devices
to:
●Exchange new and changed global data.
●Resolve conflicts when data does not match.
Device Naming Conventions
Field panel DNS node names are limited to 30 characters and cannot contain spaces.
Network Security
BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2) ALN uses your intranet security within the firewall
and a username/password combination to restrict access outside the firewall. You can
use VLAN to improve internal security.
System Program
The PXC Compact contains a non-volatile system program called firmware , which can
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virtually immune to all forms of power fluctuations or failure, including battery failure.
For more information on Flash ROM memory, see Memory [➙ 21].
General functionality of the firmware includes:
●Executing control programs.
●Communicating between other field panels and the workstation.
●Monitoring points.
●Managing point-related information.
●Keeping track of real time (both clock and calendar time).
●Executing self-test and error detection in the PXC Compact.
Minimum Firmware Revision Required
The APOGEE Field Panels Configuration and Sizing Guidelines (145-214) outlines the
minimum firmware revision required for support of a specific feature with the PXC
Compact Series.
License Manager
The licenses used to activate features are associated with a specific field panel
through the ID_STRING. The ID_STRING uniquely identifies a piece of hardware; it is
burned into the field panel’s EEPROM and read by software and firmware.
The ID_STRING is composed of the panel's part number, revision, year and week of
manufacture, and serial number. Therefore, a license for one field panel will not work
on another field panel. Information for the ID_STRING can be found:
●Printed on a label adhered to the outside of the field panel,
●Printed on a label adhered to the outside of the field panel shipping box, or
●Burned into the field panel’s non-volatile memory and read through Commissioning
Tool (CT), Insight software, or the field panel HMI.
For PXC-36 field panels that include FLN support, a default license named
FLNNode36_254 displays in the field panel configuration.
CAUTION
Licensed FLN support only works if the correct license is loaded on the field panel.
An FLN license for PXC-16 and PXC-24 field panels supports 32 FLN devices.
For field panels that include island bus support, a default license named TXIOExp_8
displays in the field panel configuration.
NOTICE
PXC Compact Series models with Island Bus support allow four TX-I/O modules.
See the APOGEE Field Panels Configuration and Sizing Guidelines (145-214) for more
information on applications and functionality that can be activated through License
Manager.
See the License to enable SNMP Agent on Siemens Modular or Compact hardware
with BACnet Firmware Revision 3.2.3
(LSM-SNMP) for information on adding licensed
applications or functionality.