Data Sheet for Product
Technical Specification Sheet
Document No. 149-203
December 2, 2009
Siemens Industry, Inc.
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Power Modular Equipment Controller for
BACnet Networks
Figure 1. Power Modular Equipment Controller.
Description
The Power Modular Equipment Controller (MEC) for
BACnet® Networks is an integral part of the
APOGEE® Automation System. The controller is a
part of a family of high performance, modular Direct
Digital Control (DDC) supervisory equipment
controllers. It is classified as a BACnet Building
Controller (B-BC) and supports BACnet/IP and
BACnet MS/TP protocols.
The Power MEC operates stand-alone or networked
to perform complex control, monitoring and energy
management functions without relying on a higher-
level processor. The Power MEC communicates with
other field panels or workstations on a peer-to-peer
Automation Level Network (ALN) and supports native
BACnet/IP communications over 10/100 MB Ethernet
networks.
The Power MEC can optionally provide central
monitoring and control for distributed Field Level
Network (FLN) devices (wired or wireless).
Based on the Power MEC part number selected, the
FLN may support RS-485 for configurable BACnet
MS/TP or P1 support or LonTalk® protocol support.
Features
BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certified
Classified as BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC)
using the BACnet/IP protocol and/or BACnet
MS/TP.
Several versions of controllers to match
application requirements.
Remote-mounted external analog and digital point
expansion modules for added point expansion,
which may be independently operated as FLN
devices or directly controlled on an optional point
expansion bus.
Proven program sequences to match equipment
control applications.
Built-in energy management applications and
DDC programs for complete facility management.
Comprehensive alarm management, historical
data trend collection, operator control and
monitoring functions.
Sophisticated Adaptive Control, a closed loop
control algorithm that auto-adjusts to compensate
for load/seasonal changes.
Message control for terminals, printers, pagers
and workstations.
Optional Hand Off Auto (HOA) control switches.
Option for compatibility with L
ONWORKS®
networks.
Optional P1 Wireless FLN support.