Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Document No. 553-085
December 22, 2005
PXC Com
p
act Series
Item Number 553-085, Rev. AA Page 1 of 4
Product Description
The PXC compact is a series of high-performance,
Direct Digital Control (DDC) programmable controllers,
which are an integral part of the APOGEE
®
Automation System.
Selected models of the PXC compact series include
an extended temperature range for the control of
rooftop devices, such as air handlers.
Product Numbers
PXC Compact, RS-485 Automation Level
Network (ALN)
PXC16-P.A PXC Compact, 16 points
(3 UI, 5 U, 3 AOV, 2 DI, 3 DO)
PXC24-P.A PXC Compact, 24 points
(3 UI, 13 U, 3 AOV, 5 DO)
PXC Compact, Ethernet Automation Level
Network (ALN)
PXC16-PE.A PXC Compact, 16 points
(3 UI, 5 U, 3 AOV, 2 DI, 3 DO)
PXC24-PE.A PXC Compact, 24 points
(3 UI, 13 U, 3 AOV, 5 DO)
PXC Compact, BACnet/IP Ethernet
Automation Level Network (ALN)
PXC16-E.A PXC Compact, 16 points
(3 UI, 5 U, 3 AOV, 2 DI, 3 DO)
PXC24-E.A PXC Compact, 24 points
(3 UI, 13 U, 3 AOV, 5 DO)
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING:
Personal injury or property damage
may occur if you do not perform the
procedure as specified.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage or loss of data
may occur if you do not follow the
procedure as specified.
Required Tools and Materials
• Wire stripper/side cutters
• Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill and Phillips driver bit
• Level
• Tape measure
• Digital multimeter (DMM)
• Black marker
• Masonry drill bit (to mount on concrete or
masonry)
• Four lead wall anchors (to mount on concrete
or masonry)
Included Materials
The following screws are included for mounting the
PXC Compact without a DIN Rail:
• Four No. 8-18 × 3/8” self-tapping Phillips
screws.
• Four No. 8-18 × 3/4” self-drilling Phillips
screws.
• Two No. 8-18 × 1-3/4” self-drilling Phillips
screws.
Expected Installation Time
20 minutes
Prerequisites
• All necessary wiring is pulled.
• No power wiring is connected to the PXC
Compact.
• If mounting in an enclosure:
− Enclosure is installed.
− The power source is installed, as
applicable.
− The power is OFF.