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Technical Specification Sheet

Document No. 588-783

May 20, 2020

Siemens Industry, Inc. 588-783

Smart Infrastructure 2020-05-20

TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks

Figure 1. TC Modular.

Description

The TC Modular Series for BACnet networks is a

high-performance modular Direct Digital Control

(DDC) supervisory equipment controller, which is an

integral part of the TALON Automation System. It is

classified as a BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) and

supports BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP protocols.

The field panel operates stand-alone or networked to

perform complex control, monitoring, and energy

management functions without relying on a higher

level processor.

● Up to 100 TC Modular field panels communicate

on a peer-to-peer network.

● With the addition of TX-I/O modules and a TX-I/O

Power Supply on a self-forming bus, the TC

Modular can directly control up to 500 points.

See the

TALON Wiring Guidelines Manual

(588-581) for information on setting up this

configuration.

● With the addition of an Expansion Module, the TC

Modular also provides central monitoring and

control for distributed Field Level Network (FLN)

devices.

Features

● BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certified

Classified as BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC)

using the BACnet/IP protocol and/or BACnet

MS/TP, or BACnet Advanced Application

Controllers (B-AAC) using the BACnet MS/TP

protocol for specific models.

● Modular hardware components match initial

control requirements while providing for future

expansion.

● DIN rail mounted device with removable terminal

blocks simplifies installation and servicing.

● 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.

● HMI RS-232 and USB ports, which provide laptop

connectivity for local operation and engineering.

● Extended battery backup of Real Time Clock.

● Back-up battery protection eliminating the need

for time-consuming program and database re-

entry in the event of an extended power failure.

● The TC Modular illuminates a “battery low” status

LED and can send an alarm message to selected

printers or terminals.

● Optional support for MS/TP FLN devices.

● Optional operation as a MS/TP device with

default applications.

● PPCL performance during an internal database

backup has been significantly improved. PPCL

will consistently execute during the backup cycle.

● Unused Ethernet ports are now disabled and do

not require the field panel to cold start.

● The handling of COV subscriptions for large

databases has been improved.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Technical Specification Sheet Document No. 588-783 May 20, 2020 TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Features ● ● Figure 1. TC Modular. Description The TC Modular Series for BACnet networks is a high-performance modular Direct Digital Control (DDC) supervisory equipment controller, which is an integral part of the TALON Automation System. It is classified as a BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) and supports BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP protocols.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Hardware ● ● ● ● ● The HMI prompt was changed from A, N, M (Application/flNdevice/Mstp) to A, N, B (Application/flNdevice/Bacnet); allowing the configuration of routed FLN types and clarifying that any BACnet device (MS/TP or IP) can be added to the BACnet ALN.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Modular Control Panels with Application Flexibility TC Modular Expansion Module The TC Modular Expansion Module (see Figure 4) provides the hardware connection for Field Level Network (FLN) devices. Using the Expansion Module, the TC Modular supports one BACnet MS/TP network of up to 96 BACnet MS/TP FLN devices. . Figure 4. RS-485 Expansion Module. Figure 5. RS-485 Expansion Module and TC Modular.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks The Launch Pad is an Adobe AIR-based application that allows you to do the following: ● Launch Adobe AIR-based UI that allows you to interact with Siemens Ethernet BACnet Field Panels and provides a more intuitive user interface for database interaction in comparison to line-by-line command prompts. ● Deploy browser-based Application MC to field panels. ● Deploy licenses to field panels.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Menu Prompted, English Language Operator Interface Menu Prompted, English Language Operator Interface The TC Modular includes a simple, yet powerful, menu-driven English Language Operator Interface that provides, among other things: ● Point monitoring and display ● Point commanding ● Historical trend collection and display for multiple points ● Event scheduling ● Program editing and modification via Powers Process Control Language (PPCL) ● Alarm reporting and acknowle
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Modular Series Specifications Communication BACnet/IP Automation Level Network (ALN) 10Base-T or 100Base-TX compliant BACnet MS/TP Automation Level Network (ALN) RS-485, 9600 bps to 115.2 Kbps, 1/8 Load BACnet MS/TP Field Level Network (FLN) RS-485, 9600 bps to 115.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Ordering Information Agency Listings UL UL 864 UUKL Smoke Control Equipment - Conforms to UL864 9th and 10th Edition. UL 864 UUKL7 Smoke Control Equipment - Conforms to UL864 9th and 10th Edition. CAN/ULC-S527-M8 UL 916 PAZX - Conforms to UL916 9th and 10th Edition. UL 916 PAZX7 - Conforms to UL916 9th and 10th Edition.
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TC Modular Series for BACnet Networks Ordering Information Accessories Product Number Description PXM10S Controller mounted Operator Display module with point monitor and optional blue backlight PXM10T Controller mounted Operator Display module PXA-HMI.CABLEP5 Serial cable required for PXM10T/S connection to TC Series controllers. PXA-MOD.