Compact Series Specifications
Technical Reference Manual
USB Device port (for non-smoke control
applications only)
Prior to June 2013
USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) and 2.0 (480 Mbps), Type B female connector.
Self-powered, does not use or supply USB power.
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbps) and 1.1 (12 Mbps).
See the
Configuration and Sizing Guidelines
documentation for supported speeds per
controller model.
USB Host port (for ancillary smoke control
applications only).
Prior to June 2013
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbps), 1.1 (12 Mbps), and 2.0 (480 Mbps), Type A female connector.
USB unit loads (5V, 500 mA).
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbps) and 1.1 (12 Mbps), Type A female connector.
See the
Configuration and Sizing Guidelines
documentation for supported speeds per
controller model..
FLN Support available
on selected models, license may be required
RS-485 P1 Field Level Network (FLN)
4800 bps to 38.4 Kbps over 24-gauge, low capacitance shielded twisted pair cable, 4000 ft
(1220 m) max. @ 38.4 Kbps.
PXC-16 and PXC-24: Up to 32 FLN devices supported.
PXC-36: For full-load FLN devices, up to 32 devices per FLN port.
For 1/8-load FLN devices, up to 96 devices per field panel.
BACnet MS/TP Field Level Network (FLN) 9600 bps to 115.2 Kbps
PXC-16 and PXC-24: Up to 32 FLN devices supported.
PXC-36: For full-load FLN devices, up to 32 devices per FLN port.
For 1/8-load FLN devices, up to 96 devices per field panel.
Power Requirements 24 Vac ±20% input @ 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Maximum) PXC-16: 18 VA @ 24 Vac
PXC-36: 35 VA @ 24 Vac
A/D Resolution (analog in) 16 bits
D/A Resolution (analog out) 10 bits
AC Power and Digital Outputs NEC Class 1 Power Limited
Communication and all other I/O NEC Class 2
Digital Input
Dry Contact/Potential Free inputs only
Does not support counter inputs
Open Circuit Voltage: 24 Vdc
Short Circuit Current: 10 mA
Contact Closure Sensing
Dry Contact/Potential Free inputs only
Digital Input (10 ms settling time)
Supports counter inputs up to 20 Hz, minimum
pulse duration 20 ms (open or closed)